HILLSBORO CHARTER ACADEMY

37110 Charles Town Pike
Purcellville, VA 20132

www.lcps.org/hillsboro

Charter School 143 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hillsboro Charter Academy (HCA), located in Purcellville, Virginia, is a unique public charter school serving students in grades K–5. Chartered by Loudoun County Public Schools, the academy distinguishes itself through a specialized curriculum that integrates rigorous academics with a focus on classical education and the arts. The school is known for its small, community-oriented environment, which allows for a more personalized approach to learning and fosters strong partnerships between teachers, students, and families.

Beyond its academic core, the school places a significant emphasis on "character education" and experiential learning, often utilizing its scenic location to encourage exploration and hands-on discovery. Because it operates as a charter school, HCA maintains a high level of autonomy in its instructional methods while remaining tuition-free and open to the public. It is a popular choice for local families seeking an alternative to the traditional district school model, specifically favoring a structured, content-rich, and community-driven educational experience.

143

Total Students

8.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HILLSBORO CHARTER ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	119
Hispanic	2
Black	4
Asian	4
Two or More	14

White
119 (83.2 %)
Two or More
14 (9.8 %)
Black
4 (2.8 %)
Asian
4 (2.8 %)
Hispanic
2 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Loudoun County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)751-2560
Website:	http://www.lcps.org/hillsboro
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	143
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	12
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 24

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 24

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HILLSBORO CHARTER ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	24
Grade 1	23
Grade 2	24
Grade 3	24
Grade 4	24
Grade 5	24

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HILLSBORO CHARTER ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	75	52.4%
Male	68	47.6%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th