Columbus Career and College Academy

www.columbus.k12.nc.us

249 Students

High School 9th - 13

School Overview

CCCA—Fair Bluff/Southeastern Campuses operates as a specialized educational facility under the umbrella of Columbus County Schools in North Carolina. Located in Whiteville, the school functions as an alternative learning environment designed to provide structured academic support for students who may require a setting outside of the traditional classroom. By focusing on individualized instruction and smaller class sizes, the program aims to help students overcome barriers to learning, improve their academic performance, and stay on track toward graduation.

The institution emphasizes a commitment to student success by offering a curriculum aligned with state standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere for personal and behavioral growth. Through its partnership with the Columbus County school district, the campus serves as a vital resource for students needing a flexible educational approach, ensuring that all learners have access to the guidance and tools necessary to achieve their educational and long-term goals.

249

Total Students

13.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbus Career and College Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	54
Black	45
Two or More	7
American Indian	4

White
139 (55.8 %)
Hispanic
54 (21.7 %)
Black
45 (18.1 %)
Two or More
7 (2.8 %)
American Indian
4 (1.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Columbus County Schools
Phone:	(910)788-6281
Website:	http://www.columbus.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	9th - 13
Total Students:	249
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	227
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 13 37

Grade 9 67

Grade 10 71

Grade 11 33

Grade 12 41