Millennium Charter Academy

Millennium Charter Academy
500 Old Springs Rd
Mount Airy, NC 27030
Charter School 628 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Millennium Charter Academy, located in Mount Airy, North Carolina, is a K–12 public charter school that emphasizes a classical approach to education. The school is committed to cultivating well-rounded students by focusing on academic rigor, moral character, and a deep appreciation for the Western tradition. Their curriculum is designed to challenge students through a structured, content-rich environment that balances traditional core subjects with the arts and humanities, aiming to prepare graduates for success in higher education and responsible citizenship.

Beyond its academic program, Millennium Charter Academy fosters a close-knit school community that prioritizes a partnership between educators and parents. The school promotes an environment centered on values such as integrity, diligence, and respect, viewing the educational process as the development of the whole person. By maintaining a smaller, intentional school culture, the academy seeks to provide a personalized learning experience that encourages students to think critically and communicate effectively as they progress from their early years through high school graduation.
628
Total Students
42.3
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    517 (82.3%)
  • Hispanic
    57 (9.1%)
  • Black
    25 (4.0%)
  • Two or More
    17 (2.7%)
  • Asian
    10 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Millennium Charter Academy
Phone: (336)789-7570
Website: http://www.mcacademy.com/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 628
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
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 54
Grade 1 57
Grade 2 63
Grade 3 44
Grade 4 59
Grade 5 54
Grade 6 55
Grade 7 61
Grade 8 56
Grade 9 36
Grade 10 38
Grade 11 19
Grade 12 32
Gender Ratio