GREENSBORO ACADEMY

Greensboro Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Greensboro Academy school district, located in Greensboro, NC with about 756 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, Greensboro Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Greensboro Academy, located on Battleground Avenue in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. As part of the National Heritage Academies network, the school emphasizes a robust academic curriculum centered on foundational skills in core subjects, supported by a structured learning environment. Its educational philosophy integrates high expectations for student achievement with a focus on character development, aiming to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

Beyond its core academics, Greensboro Academy is known for its strong emphasis on community and parental involvement, which are key pillars of the school's operational model. The school provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities and encourages a partnership between teachers and families to support individual student growth. By combining a rigorous instructional approach with a mission to build "moral focus," the academy strives to cultivate both academic excellence and responsible citizenship within its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Greensboro Academy at (336) 286-8404 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.