Organizations must undergo a lengthy process that can take many years to officially operate under the Catholic Church. However, Drexel teaches within the Catholic Tradition in agreement with the traditions and magisterium of the church, attends daily Mass, and keeps the Catholic and apostolic faith at the heart of all we do. 

Drexel High School is located inside Connections Church: 304 McAdenville Road, Belmont, NC.

Drexel’s aim is to serve students full-time five days a week. However, in particular cases, approved by the administration, Drexel can accommodate a particular family situation or academic request. These approvals are on a year-by-year basis and cannot be guaranteed for four years.

Drexel has an established relationship with Belmont Abbey College, where Drexel students can earn college credit for certain classes. Dual enrollment occupies the elective portion of the academic offerings at Drexel and is based on the ability of Belmont Abbey to offer particular classes at certain days and times.

Applications for the remainder of the 2025/2026 school year are currently open. CLICK HERE for more information.

Early Application is available for the 2026/2027 school year. CLICK HERE for more information. Our official Admissions season for 2026/2027 will open in January.

Tuition is $12,900/year. Scholarships are available for families. Never assume aid is unavailable to your family — we encourage everyone to apply!

There are not any automatic discounts on tuition. However, we do offer scholarships. The scholarship opportunities vary in requirements, ranging from service to the Church, academic, need-based, and more.

Drexel students dress in business casual attire to teach and prepare them for responsibility and professionalism. Some uniform pieces are required, as outlined in the Student Handbook.

Drexel teaches curriculum from the Great Books of Western Civilization, centered around the seven liberal arts using a Classical, Catholic approach to classroom instruction. Examples include the works of Homer and Virgil, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, select curriculum from Memoria and Classical Academic Press, and the Geometric proofs of Euclid.

Please CLICK HERE to read more about Classical education.

As a school, Drexel permits the limited and intentional use of technology in instruction. Students may be asked to use the internet at home for research purposes in a limited capacity, however during the school day students take notes with paper and pencil and participate in Socratic discussions about material presented in class. No computers or other devices are distributed to Drexel students as part of our curriculum.  Tests are administered on paper or orally.  Cell phone use is not permitted during the school day. The aim of Drexel's use of technology is to serve the mission and vision of the school in seeking to cultivate godly, wise, and good men and women. This low-tech approach seeks to put incarnational instruction and practices first.

Like any school environment, homework load fluctuates with the academic calendar. However, at Drexel we strive to find a balance that allows a student to have time to enjoy family life at home after the school day ends.  Drexel recognizes the importance of quality time at home with family in the development of the whole person.

Homework serves three main purposes at Drexel: (1) to study for an upcoming test or quiz or to prepare a written essay; (2) to practice a skill, such as Latin conjugations or math problems; and (3) to read material relevant to class topics in order to prepare for class discussions.

Drexel High School acknowledges the good of play, which includes organized and intramural sports. Sports can serve the good of human flourishing and formation, but should not be placed above the academic endeavors of the student. Sports offerings are based upon student interest. They have included tennis, golf, cross country, and Ultimate Frisbee. We continue to work on which competitive sports will be available in 2026-27. We are working on several other individual sports programs for the first few years. Team sports will grow along with the school within a rightly ordered educational plan for students.

We welcome students of various learning backgrounds and encourage open and honest conversations with parents about the particular needs of their students. We are not equipped to serve those with formal IEPs and/or significant disabilities. Extra time on a quiz or a quiet space to work on a test are the limits of Drexel’s ability to accommodate student learning needs at this time. However, we encourage all families to reach out and discuss their particular concerns, needs, and situations with the administration.

We are not equipped to work with students with severe behavioral issues. Every student is expected to adhere to the code of conduct laid out in the Student-Parent Handbook. Students who cannot or will not live up to the Drexel Code of Conduct will lose the privilege of attending Drexel High School at the discretion of the administration.

Yes. We are registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit with the state of North Carolina.

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