SAGE Academy

501 Martin L King Jr Blvd
Siler City, NC 27344

www.chatham.k12.nc.us/Domain/21

6 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

SAGE Academy, located in Siler City, North Carolina, operates as a specialized alternative learning environment within the Chatham County Schools district. The school is designed to support students who benefit from a non-traditional educational setting, offering smaller class sizes and a more personalized approach to instruction. By focusing on individualized academic plans and behavioral support, SAGE Academy aims to help students who may be struggling in a conventional high school environment stay on track toward graduation and long-term success.

The academy emphasizes a supportive culture that prioritizes student engagement and social-emotional development alongside core curriculum requirements. By providing a structured yet flexible atmosphere, the school works closely with families and the broader district to ensure that students have the necessary resources to overcome academic hurdles. Ultimately, SAGE Academy serves as a vital resource for the community, providing a pathway for students to reclaim their educational journey and prepare for life beyond high school.

Total Students

5.5

Full-Time Teachers

1.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

533.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SAGE Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Black	4

Black
4 (66.7 %)
White
2 (33.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chatham County Schools
Phone:	(919)663-5899
Website:	http://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/Domain/21
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	6
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	1.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
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 9 1

Grade 10 1

Grade 11 1

Grade 12 3