CIS Academy

www.cisrobeson.org/cis-academy/

Charter School 113 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

CIS Academy, located in Pembroke, North Carolina, is a unique public charter school operated by Communities In Schools (CIS) of Robeson County. Unlike traditional schools, the academy is specifically designed to serve students in grades 6 through 8 who have struggled in conventional educational settings. By maintaining a small-school environment with low student-to-teacher ratios, the academy focuses on providing personalized academic support and a safe, nurturing climate for students who are at risk of dropping out or who benefit from a more intensive, individualized approach to learning.

Beyond core academics, CIS Academy integrates a holistic support model that addresses the "whole child." The school leverages the resources of Communities In Schools to connect students with essential social services, behavioral health support, and mentorship programs. By fostering strong relationships between students, staff, and the community, the academy aims to re-engage students in their education, improve attendance, and prepare them for success in high school and beyond.

113

Total Students

8.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CIS Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	2
Two or More	6
American Indian	103

American Indian
103 (91.2 %)
Two or More
6 (5.3 %)
White
2 (1.8 %)
Hispanic
2 (1.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CIS Academy
Phone:	(910)521-1669
Website:	http://www.cisrobeson.org/cis-academy/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	113
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	63
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 36

Grade 7 39

Grade 8 38