Apprentice Academy High School

www.aahsnc.org

Charter School 249 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

The Apprentice Academy High School of North Carolina (AAHSNC) is a specialized public charter school located in Waxhaw, North Carolina. It distinguishes itself by offering a unique, hands-on educational model that bridges the gap between traditional classroom learning and real-world career readiness. Designed for students who may prefer an applied learning environment, the school focuses on integrating rigorous academics with practical, vocational, and technical skill development to prepare students for both post-secondary education and immediate workforce entry.

The school’s curriculum is centered on a philosophy of "learning by doing," often incorporating apprenticeship-style opportunities and project-based learning. By partnering with local industries and businesses, Apprentice Academy seeks to provide students with relevant industry certifications and professional networking opportunities before they graduate. Its environment is tailored to foster independence, responsibility, and professional maturity, making it an ideal choice for students who are eager to gain tangible experience and a clear career trajectory during their high school years.

249

Total Students

19.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Apprentice Academy High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	51
Black	36
Asian	1
Two or More	20

White
141 (56.6 %)
Hispanic
51 (20.5 %)
Black
36 (14.5 %)
Two or More
20 (8.0 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Apprentice Academy HS of NC
Phone:	(980)313-8610
Website:	http://www.aahsnc.org
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	249
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 8 23

Grade 9 58

Grade 10 62

Grade 11 51

Grade 12 55

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Apprentice Academy High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 8	23
Grade 9	58
Grade 10	62
Grade 11	51
Grade 12	55

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Apprentice Academy High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	94	37.8%
Male	155	62.2%

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