TORCHLIGHT ACADEMY
Torchlight Academy is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 532 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 20 teachers, Torchlight Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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.
Torchlight Academy is a public charter school located in Raleigh, North Carolina, serving students in grades K-8. The school operates with a focus on providing a structured, rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects while fostering a supportive community. By utilizing a charter model, the academy aims to offer families an alternative educational experience that prioritizes individual student growth, high expectations, and character development to prepare children for success in high school and beyond.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Torchlight Academy places a strong emphasis on parental involvement and the creation of a "village" atmosphere, believing that a partnership between educators and families is essential for student achievement. The school integrates technology and hands-on learning opportunities into its classrooms, striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population. With its commitment to educational equity and local engagement, the academy serves as a dedicated hub for community-based learning in the Raleigh area.
For more information, contact Torchlight Academy at (919) 850-9960 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 850-9960
http://www.tlaedu.org/
TORCHLIGHT ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Raleigh, NC with about 532 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
NC State Board of Education - Total Students:
- 532
- Teachers:
- 20.16
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 532 students
- Black or African American
- 60.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 37.6%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- White
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.