National Charter School Directory from The Center for Education Reform

	North Carolina Charter Schools

CER ranks North Carolina's charter school law 12th weakest of the nation's 40 laws, with an overall grade of D. The law was passed in 1996.

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Alphabetical Listing of Schools: 1 - 25 of 103

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Academy of Moore County (Map It)
104 Turner St. Southern Pines, NC 28387-7054 Phone: 910-693-7924	Opened 1997 Enrollment: 141 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Resources for children through neighborhood grassroots leadership.

Alpha Academy (Map It)
907 Hay St. Fayetteville, NC 28305 Phone: 910-223-7711	Opened 2000 Enrollment: 79 Grades: PreK-8 Status: Open	Description: Arts, Core Knowledge and character education curriculum. Serves at-risk students.

American Renaissance Charter School (Map It)
111 Cooper St. Statesville, NC 28677 Phone: 704-924-8870	Opened 1998 Enrollment: 325 Grades: K-5 Status: Open	Description: Academic acceleration program with a focus on ARCS Art, Research, Communication and Science.

American Renaissance Middle School (Map It)
217 S. Center St. Statesville, NC 28677 Phone: 704-878-6009	Opened 1999 Enrollment: 515 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Teaches core curriculum and enhancements in Spanish, physical education and music.

Arapahoe Charter School (Map It)
9005 NC Hwy. 306 S. Arapahoe, NC 28510 Phone: 252-249-2599	Opened 1997 Enrollment: 341 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Small classes and state standards course of study.

Arts-Based Elementary (Map It)
1380 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Phone: 336-748-4116	Opened 2002 Enrollment: 252 Grades: K-5 Status: Open	Description: Arts curriculum focus. Emphasis also placed on core coursework, in a back-to-basics approach.

ArtSpace Charter School (Map It)
2030 US Hwy. 70 Swannanoa, NC 28778 Phone: 828-298-2787	Opened 2001 Enrollment: 282 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Arts-based integrated approach to academics. Focuses on a broad development of each child.

Bethany Community Middle School (Map It)
181 Bethany Rd. Reidsville, NC 27320 Phone: 336-951-2500	Opened 2000 Enrollment: 105 Grades: 6-8 Status: Open	Description: Uses Expeditionary learning, Outward Bound teaching methodologies, academic and character development.

Bethel Hill Charter School (Map It)
401 Bethel Hill School Rd. Roxboro, NC 27574 Phone: 336-599-2823	Opened 2000 Enrollment: 340 Grades: K-6 Status: Open	Description: Core Knowledge program, with high parent involvement. Emphasizes strong student effort.

Brevard Academy (Map It)
299 Andante Ln. Brevard, NC 28712 Phone: 828-885-2665	Opened 1998 Enrollment: 217 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Core Knowledge curriculum. Emphasis on rigorous academics and strong discipline.

Bridges Charter School (Map It)
2587 Pleasant Ridge Rd. State Road, NC 28676 Phone: 336-874-2721	Opened 1997 Enrollment: 153 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Student centered program. Adheres to NC assessment standards.

Cape Fear Center for Inquiry (Map It)
3131B Randall Pkwy. Wilmington, NC 28405 Phone: 910-362-0000	Opened 2000 Enrollment: 323 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Integrated academic themes. Core curriculum combined with sound discipline.

Cape Lookout Marine Science High School (Map It)
1108 Bridges St. Morehead City, NC 28577 Phone: 252-726-1601	Opened 1998 Enrollment: 134 Grades: 9-12 Status: Open	Description: Maritime sciences curriculum.

Carolina International School - Cabarrus County (Map It)
8810 Hickory Ridge Rd. Harrisburg, NC 28075 Phone: 704-455-3847	Opened 2004 Enrollment: 435 Grades: K-10 Status: Open	Description: International Baccalaureate?s Primary Years Program. Curriculum includes environmental studies on the schools 36-acre site with forest and wetlands, as well as character education and individual learning emphasis.

Carter Community School (Map It)
1305 W. Club Blvd. Durham, NC 27705 Phone: 919-416-9025	Opened 1998 Enrollment: 139 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: Serves at-risk children. Uses Core Knowledge curriculum.

Carter G. Woodson School of Challenge (Map It)
437 Gold Floss St. Winston-Salem, NC 27127 Phone: 336-723-6838	Opened 1997 Enrollment: 371 Grades: K-12 Status: Open	Description: Technology-friendly environment. Develops students proficiency in math, science, technology, reading and writing.

Casa Esperanza Montessori (Map It)
2600 Summer Blvd. Raleigh, NC 27616 Phone: 919-855-9811	Opened 2003 Enrollment: 380 Grades: K-6 Status: Open	Description: Combines Montessori curriculum with a strong language coursework.

Central Park School for Children (Map It)
724 Foster St. Durham, NC 27705 Phone: 919-682-1200	Opened 2003 Enrollment: 272 Grades: K-5 Status: Open	Description: Child-centered philosophy. Curriculum integrates science, mathematics, social studies and language arts.

Charlotte Secondary School (Map It)
8310 McAlpine Park Dr. Charlotte, NC 28211 Phone: 704-778-0137	Opened 2007 Enrollment: 240 Grades: 6-8 Status: Open	Description: Focus on civic education and the humanities. School will use the Paideia philosophy and a college preparatory curriculum.

Chatham Charter School (Map It)
2200 Hamp Stone Rd. Siler City, NC 27344 Phone: 919-742-4550	Opened 1997 Enrollment: 296 Grades: K-8 Status: Open	Description: College preparatory curriculum. Uses multi-age grouping.

Childrens Village Academy (Map It)
701 N. Adkin St. Kinston, NC 28501 Phone: 252-939-1958	Opened 1997 Enrollment: 130 Grades: K-6 Status: Open	Description: Develops socio-cultural well-being, moral fiber, citizenry and a passion for learning.

CIS Academy (Map It)
818 W. Third St. Pembroke, NC 28359 Phone: 910-521-1669	Opened 1997 Enrollment: 105 Grades: 6-8 Status: Open	Description: Serves at-risk students. Emphasis on rigorous academics and respect for community.

Clover Garden (Map It)
2454 Altamahaw Union Ridge Rd. Burlington, NC 27217 Phone: 336-586-9440	Opened 2001 Enrollment: 390 Grades: K-12 Status: Open	Description: College preparatory program. Core Knowledge curriculum.

Columbus Charter School (Map It)
35 Bacons Way Whiteville, NC 28472 Phone: 910-641-4042	Opened 2007 Enrollment: 137 Grades: K-2 Status: Open	Description: Emphasizes traditional values and direct instruction

Community Charter School (Map It)
510 S. Torrence St. Charlotte, NC 28204 Phone: 704-377-3180	Opened 1997 Enrollment: 97 Grades: K-5 Status: Open	Description: Individualized, hands-on instruction.

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RESOURCES

North Carolina Department of Education
301 N. Wilmington Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: 919-807-3300
Contact: Jack Moyer, Director of Charter Schools
Email: jmoyer@dpi.state.nc.us

The League of Charter Schools
200 Stags Trail, Suite 306
Suite 306
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Phone: 919-967-1029
Email: locs@bellsouth.net
The League seeks to promote the charter school concept so that all students, families, and communities can access quality education.

North Carolina Alliance for Public Charter Schools
512 St. Mary's Street
Raleigh, 27605
Phone: 919-900-8951
Contact: Eddie Goodall, President
Email: info@nccharters.org
NC Alliance has a mission of advancing quality educational opportunities for all North Carolina children by supporting and expanding successful public charter schools.

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