Since 2014

School History

A decade of faith, growth, and community.

From a single preschool classroom to a thriving K–12 academy, Riverside Christian Academy has grown through God's provision and the dedication of our church, families, and faculty.

  1. November 3, 2014founding

    RCA Established

    Riverside Christian Academy was established with the support of Fayetteville Community Church.

  2. March 2015founding

    First Class Opens

    The first class was opened, beginning with a combination 3 and 4-year-old preschool class.

  3. Fall 2015growth

    Academy Grades K–8 Added

    RCA added the academy with grades kindergarten through 8th grade.

    • Enrollment71
    • School Year2015–16
  4. Fall 2016growth

    Ninth Grade Added

    RCA added the ninth grade.

    • Enrollment91
    • School Year2016–17
  5. Winter 2016accreditation

    Sole Entity & 501(c)(3) Status

    RCA was granted the status of being a sole entity and as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational and religious organization through the state of NC and the federal government of the United States of America.

  6. Fall 2017growth

    Tenth Grade Added

    RCA added the tenth grade.

    • Enrollment128
    • School Year2017–18
  7. Fall 2018growth

    Eleventh Grade Added

    RCA added the eleventh grade.

    • Enrollment149
    • School Year2018–19
  8. Fall 2019growth

    Twelfth Grade Added

    RCA added the twelfth grade. The class of 2020 was the first graduating class of Riverside.

    • Enrollment161
    • School Year2019–20

    First Graduating Class

    Class of 2020

    7 seniors

    • ValedictorianSarah Edge
    • SalutatorianKatie Ohler

    Classmates

    • Andrew Prentice
    • Matthew Lee
    • Tristan Plesser
    • Anthony MCNeill
    • Kaleb Sessoms
  9. Fall 2020milestone

    Fall 2020

    The class of 2021 was the second graduating class of Riverside.

    • Enrollment294
    • School Year2020–21

    Second Graduating Class

    Class of 2021

    4 seniors

    • ValedictorianSarah Lee
    • SalutatorianReagan Kinlaw

    Classmates

    • Mason Donahue
    • Trinity Hood
  10. Fall 2021milestone

    Fall 2021

    The class of 2022 was our third graduating class.

    • Enrollment281
    • School Year2021–22

    Third Graduating Class

    Class of 2022

    5 seniors

    • ValedictorianAmelia Edge
    • SalutatorianAunisty Belcher

    Classmates

    • Abigail Lewis
    • Nicholas Shambach
    • Adam Schell
  11. Fall 2022milestone

    Fall 2022

    The class of 2023 was our fourth graduating class.

    • Enrollment275
    • School Year2022–23

    Fourth Graduating Class

    Class of 2023

    10 seniors

    • ValedictorianHayes Wheeler
    • SalutatorianZachary Barbour

    Classmates

    • Will Lee
    • Tristan Browarek
    • Gracie Draughon
    • Hayden Kelly
    • Codie Sessoms
    • Logan Rockwell
    • Angel Antonio-Escatel
    • Madison Ivansek
  12. Fall 2023milestone

    Fall 2023

    The class of 2024 was our fifth graduating class.

    • Enrollment275
    • School Year2023–24

    Fifth Graduating Class

    Class of 2024

    9 seniors

    • ValedictorianKassidy Edge
    • SalutatorianRaegyn Paul

    Classmates

    • Nicole Avignone
    • Angel Buie
    • Christian Morley
    • Ana Paro
    • Shannon Scogin
    • Chri Houghton
    • Tim Machado
  13. Fall 2024milestone

    Fall 2024

    The class of 2025 was our sixth graduating class.

    • Enrollment265
    • School Year2024–25

    Sixth Graduating Class

    Class of 2025

    14 seniors

    • ValedictorianGabriel Ian Thompson
    • SalutatorianSavanna Scott Marshburn

    Classmates

    • Nicolas Andrew Ball
    • Jenna Nicole Campbell
    • Charles Hunter Jackson
    • Jonathan Thomas Jordan
    • Lauren Alexis Liby
    • Jayme Brooke McCaffity
    • Cheyanne Norma Rose Palacios
    • Allen Michael Peterson
    • Mayanie Kayla Slater
    • Ellen Wyatte Underwood
    • Delaynie Grace Wilkins
    • Madison Nicole Willets
  14. Fall 2025milestone

    Fall 2025

    The class of 2026 was our seventh graduating class.

    • Enrollment260
    • School Year2025–26

    Seventh Graduating Class

    Class of 2026

    13 seniors

    • ValedictorianJoseph Lee Walls
    • SalutatorianArabella Carina Ivansek

    Classmates

    • Benjamin Christopher Allard
    • Christopher Brian Bishop
    • Michael Joseph Blais II
    • Kai'Lynn Denise Davis
    • Landen Carter Huggins
    • James Lennon Jordan
    • Randi Lynn Ryan Louks
    • Aiden Parker Moore
    • Matthew Royce Poston
    • Braxton James Rozier
    • Andrea Marie Scogin
  15. 2026–27 School Yearmilestone

    RCA Online Academy Launched

    The RCA Online Academy was formed for the 2026–2027 school year, extending our Christ-centered education to families who desire flexibility while remaining fully connected to campus life.

    • School Year2026–27

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