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High Schools (Grades 9-12) in Matthews, Mint Hill & Stallings
4 high schools (grades 9-12) in Matthews, Mint Hill & Stallings; 4 are on the 2026-27 Direct Payment list. The southeast suburbs straddling the Mecklenburg-Union line, anchored by two of the region's largest Christian schools, with a handful of newer academies on the Direct Payment list.
How this list was built. School details come from the NCES Private School Survey (2023-24, with 2021-22 records for schools that did not respond). The Direct Payment flag is our name-and-city match against the NCSEAA Direct Payment Nonpublic Schools list for 2026-27, retrieved October 28, 2026. Schools on the state list with no federal record show only their name and city. Tuition is not in either source; ask the school.
Funding note: The award does not shrink in high school; the same tier amounts apply in grade 12 as in kindergarten. Juniors and seniors can add tuition-free college courses through Career & College Promise.
| School | Affiliation | Area | Grades | Direct Payment 2026-27 | Students (federal survey) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arborbrook Christian Academy 4823 Waxhaw Indian Trl Rd, Matthews 28104 | Christian | Matthews, Mint Hill & Stallings | PK-12 | ✓ Listed | 266 |
| Carmel Christian School 1145 Pineville Matthews Rd, Matthews 28105 | Christian | Matthews, Mint Hill & Stallings | K-12 | ✓ Listed | 1,144 |
| Covenant Day School 800 Fullwood Rd, Matthews 28105 | Christian | Matthews, Mint Hill & Stallings | K-12 | ✓ Listed | 1,029 |
| Matthews Christian Academy 2724 Margaret Wallace Rd, Matthews 28105 | Christian | Matthews, Mint Hill & Stallings | PK-12 | ✓ Listed | 160 |
| A ✓ Direct Payment flag means | It does not mean |
|---|---|
| NCSEAA listed the school for 2026-27, so Opportunity Scholarship and ESA+ funds can be paid to it | The school has a seat open, or that your child is admitted |
| Your tier award is applied to required tuition and fees | The award covers the whole bill |
| The school agreed to NCSEAA testing and reporting rules for scholarship students | The school is accredited, which the state list does not record |
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