The Oaks Academy

cherokeecounty.nc.schoolwebpages.com/education/school/school.php?sectionid=44&

50 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Oaks Academy, located on Airport Road in Marble, North Carolina, serves as an alternative educational facility within the Cherokee County School District. The school is designed to provide a structured and supportive learning environment for students who may require a different approach than what is offered in a traditional classroom setting. Its primary focus is on student success, emphasizing academic growth, behavioral development, and the preparation of students for their future educational or vocational goals.

By maintaining a smaller, more focused setting, The Oaks Academy allows for greater individual attention and personalized instruction. The curriculum is aligned with state standards, ensuring that students remain on track to earn their diplomas or transition back into their home schools. The school plays a vital role in the district’s efforts to ensure that all students, regardless of their unique challenges or circumstances, have access to the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential.

Total Students

5.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Oaks Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	3
Two or More	3

White
44 (88.0 %)
Hispanic
3 (6.0 %)
Two or More
3 (6.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cherokee County Schools
Phone:	(828)837-6775
Website:	http://cherokeecounty.nc.schoolwebpages.com/education/school/school.php?sectionid=44&
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	50
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 6 7

Grade 7 2

Grade 8 10

Grade 9 6

Grade 10 7

Grade 11 13

Grade 12 5