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A Christ-centered academy for Scholars, Leaders, and Athletes.

LAB University Christian Academy in Charlotte, NC is a K–12, Christ-centered private academy that combines a structured college-prep curriculum and the Acellus learning system—with optional Division-1 style basketball for student-athletes. Students are prepared in faith, academics, and leadership for the next level.

K–12All grade levels
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Now enrolling for 2026–27 school year

About Us

Faith & leadership at the heart of everything we do.

See LAB U in action — Christ-centered education for scholars, leaders, and athletes. One academy.

Our mission & story

Academics

A disciplined, college-prep model for K–12 students.

Structured Acellus-powered coursework in the morning, innovation electives in the afternoon, and in-person instructor support—whether your child is focused on academics, athletics, or both.

Learn More About Academics
LAB U classroom
LAB U students — together we shine

Together we shine

Athletics

Division-1 style basketball, built on faith and discipline.

National and regional teams, boys and girls varsity, and a daily training environment that mirrors collegiate standards prepare players for the next level—on and off the court.

LAB U National Team
National
LAB U Regional Team
Regional
LAB U Boys Varsity
Boys Varsity
LAB U Girls Varsity
Girls Varsity

Facilities

A professional training environment at LABCITY.

Arena-style court, Dr. Dish shooting lab, performance center, and academic learning spaces—for athletics and classroom learning.

Explore Our Facilities
LAB U gym and training facility

Training facility

Arena-style court at LABCITY

Arena-style court

Dr. Dish shooting lab at LABCITY

Dr. Dish shooting lab

Athlete Commitments

Where Preparation Meets Opportunity

Student-athletes who have committed to the next level. Built at LAB U.

Joel Torres — LAB U commit

Joel Torres

Christian Aukuso — LAB U commit

Christian Aukuso

Esmond Thomas — LAB U commit

Esmond Thomas

JJ Dancy — LAB U commit

JJ Dancy

Jalen Clagget — LAB U commit

Jalen Clagget

Jalen Dancy — LAB U commit

Jalen Dancy

Kevin Crockett — LAB U commit

Kevin Crockett

Makayla Minshall — LAB U commit

Makayla Minshall

Sophie Sharp — LAB U commit

Sophie Sharp

TJ Campbell — LAB U commit

TJ Campbell

Joel Torres — LAB U commit

Joel Torres

Christian Aukuso — LAB U commit

Christian Aukuso

Esmond Thomas — LAB U commit

Esmond Thomas

JJ Dancy — LAB U commit

JJ Dancy

Jalen Clagget — LAB U commit

Jalen Clagget

Jalen Dancy — LAB U commit

Jalen Dancy

Kevin Crockett — LAB U commit

Kevin Crockett

Makayla Minshall — LAB U commit

Makayla Minshall

Sophie Sharp — LAB U commit

Sophie Sharp

TJ Campbell — LAB U commit

TJ Campbell

Joel Torres — LAB U commit

Joel Torres

Christian Aukuso — LAB U commit

Christian Aukuso

Esmond Thomas — LAB U commit

Esmond Thomas

JJ Dancy — LAB U commit

JJ Dancy

Jalen Clagget — LAB U commit

Jalen Clagget

Jalen Dancy — LAB U commit

Jalen Dancy

Kevin Crockett — LAB U commit

Kevin Crockett

Makayla Minshall — LAB U commit

Makayla Minshall

Sophie Sharp — LAB U commit

Sophie Sharp

TJ Campbell — LAB U commit

TJ Campbell

LAB U community

Admissions

Ready to enroll at LAB University Christian Academy?

We are now accepting applications for the 2026–27 school year for grades K–12. Take the next step toward a Christ-centered, college-prep education.

Seats are limited. Early applications are strongly encouraged.