STARS Charter

Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaiss
140 Southern Dunes Dr
Vass, NC 28394
Charter School 885 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
STARS Charter School, located in Vass, North Carolina, is a specialized educational institution that focuses on serving students who may benefit from a non-traditional learning environment. As a charter school, it operates with the flexibility to tailor its academic approach to meet the unique needs of its student population, often emphasizing a personalized curriculum designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development.

The school is particularly noted for its commitment to creating a supportive atmosphere for students who might have struggled in conventional school settings. By utilizing smaller class sizes and individualized instructional strategies, STARS Charter aims to re-engage students in their education, improve attendance, and provide the necessary tools for them to successfully graduate and prepare for post-secondary opportunities.
885
Total Students
56.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    638 (72.1%)
  • Hispanic
    121 (13.7%)
  • Black
    57 (6.4%)
  • Two or More
    50 (5.6%)
  • American Indian
    11 (1.2%)
  • Asian
    5 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (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: Sandhills Theatre Arts Renaiss
Phone: (910)695-1004
Website: http://starscharter.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 885
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 56.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.7
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 92
Grade 1 97
Grade 2 98
Grade 3 102
Grade 4 98
Grade 5 100
Grade 6 102
Grade 7 101
Grade 8 89
Grade 12 6
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Moore Innovative High School
Moore County Schools
3395 Airport Road
Pinehurst, NC 28374 (4.4 miles away)
Not reported M - M