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Combine Academy

Independent school · Grades 9–12

Lincolnton, NC

270 Car Farm Rd, Lincolnton, NC 28092

Overall grade: B-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B-Class size
  • B+College-going
  • BYears serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 62% since 2019–20

In Lincolnton, North Carolina, Combine Academy is an independent private school for students from 9th grade through 12th grade. About 139 students attend, with roughly 20 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 62% since 2019–20. The school is an all-boys school. The school reports that about 80% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7 hours, 175 days a year. North Carolina has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 9–12
Students
139
Teachers
6.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
20.1
Boys and girls
All boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
175 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 80% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 94% of independent high schools in North Carolina.
    • Compared with 18 independent high schools in North Carolina.

    Students by survey year

    86’19–2099’21–22139’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    95
    1021
    1132
    1281

    Student body

    Black47%
    Hispanic or Latino24%
    White22%
    Asian3%
    Two or more races2%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    Member of

    • National Independent Private Schools Association

    Help paying tuition in North Carolina

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Combine Academy whether it takes part.

    More about North Carolina's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Combine Academy

    What grades does Combine Academy serve?

    Combine Academy serves grades 9–12.

    How many students attend Combine Academy?

    About 139 students, with 20 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Combine Academy?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. North Carolina has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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