THOMAS JEFFERSON CLASS ACADEMY

Thomas Jefferson Class Academy is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy school district, located in Mooresboro, NC with about 1,293 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 79 teachers, Thomas Jefferson Class Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy (TJCA) is a tuition-free, K-12 public charter school located in Mooresboro, North Carolina. Operating under the TeamCFA network, the school distinguishes itself through a rigorous, content-rich classical education model. The curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking and character development by focusing on the Western tradition, emphasizing mastery of core subjects such as literature, history, mathematics, and the sciences, while maintaining high academic standards for its student body.

Beyond its academic focus, TJCA places a strong emphasis on cultivating a "virtuous" school culture, aiming to prepare students for college and responsible citizenship. The school community is structured to encourage parental involvement and a partnership between the faculty and families to support each student's growth. By integrating a traditional liberal arts foundation with modern educational practices, Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy seeks to provide a structured and challenging environment that equips graduates with the skills necessary to succeed in higher education and their future professional lives.

For more information, contact Thomas Jefferson Class Academy at (828) 657-9998 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2527 US 221A Hwy
Mooresboro, NC 28114-7698
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THOMAS JEFFERSON CLASS ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in Mooresboro, NC with about 1,293 enrolled students. See other public other schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
Yes
NC State Board of Education
Total Students:
1,293
Teachers:
79.91
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,293 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending THOMAS JEFFERSON CLASS ACADEMY is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.

White
79.6%
Hispanic/Latino
7.1%
Black or African American
5.9%
Two or more races
4.9%
Asian
2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
53.3%
Male
46.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.