Matthews Charter Academy

2332 Mount Harmony Church Rd.
Matthews, NC 28104

Charter School 759 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Matthews Charter Academy, located in Matthews, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Managed by National Heritage Academies, the school follows a structured curriculum that emphasizes rigorous academics combined with a focus on "Moral Focus" virtues. Its educational model is designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond by fostering a supportive learning environment that stresses both character development and high student achievement.

The school is known for its commitment to community involvement and parent partnership, operating under the belief that families and educators must work together to ensure student growth. In addition to core academic subjects, the academy integrates opportunities for students to develop personal responsibility and integrity. By maintaining high expectations for behavior and academic performance, Matthews Charter Academy aims to create a disciplined, goal-oriented atmosphere that equips students with the skills necessary to excel in a global society.

759

Total Students

37.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Matthews Charter Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	289
Hispanic	185
Black	193
Asian	23
Two or More	65
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
289 (38.1 %)
Black
193 (25.4 %)
Hispanic
185 (24.4 %)
Two or More
65 (8.6 %)
Asian
23 (3.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Matthews Charter Academy
Phone:	(980)339-5449
Website:	http://matthewscharteracademy.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	759
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	400
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 81

Grade 6 84

Grade 7 86

Grade 8 81