Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy

Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy
2527 US 221A Hwy
Mooresboro, NC 28114
Charter School 1,330 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
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.
1,330
Total Students
61.9
Full-Time Teachers
21.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    907 (68.2%)
  • Hispanic
    150 (11.3%)
  • Two or More
    124 (9.3%)
  • Black
    111 (8.3%)
  • Asian
    35 (2.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy
Phone: (828)657-9998
Website: http://ca.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 1,330
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 61.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.5
NSLP Participation:1 No
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
Kindergarten 95
Grade 1 106
Grade 2 106
Grade 3 116
Grade 4 101
Grade 5 108
Grade 6 110
Grade 7 112
Grade 8 120
Grade 9 97
Grade 10 100
Grade 11 86
Grade 12 73
Gender Ratio