“We need more space for Christian leaders,” Reeves said.
What we know
The academic building will serve sixth- to 12th-grade students, have 37 classrooms, a career and technology space, offices, and a gathering space for meetings.
“When I got here in 2020, we were already feeling the limitations of our classroom capacity,” Reeves said. “Many of our grade levels have been full and have had waiting lists. Many families have been on waiting lists for years.”
The project is being funded through donations from academy donors and people connected to the NBCA community. Once completed, the academy will move its kindergarten- to fifth-grade students from the current elementary campus into the new academic building. NBCA’s elementary campus will then turn into an early childhood center for children 6 weeks old to those in pre-K, Reeves said.
The catalyst
With 650 students currently enrolled, Reeves said enrollment at NBCA is anticipated to grow by 38.46% by the 2030-31 school year, to 900 students. Although that projection does not include the opening of the academy’s early childhood center and additional students they may have there, Reeves said.
“This will actually increase our overall student capacity,” he said.
Looking ahead
The building is anticipated to be completed for the 2026-27 school year.
