Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy

Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy is an active, open independent charter district headquartered at 2527 US 221A Hwy in Mooresboro, North Carolina. Situated in a rural fringe setting within the broader Forest City metropolitan region, the district operates a single school facility offering a comprehensive educational continuum from kindergarten through 12th grade. Represented within US Congressional District 3714, State Senate District 37048, and State House District 37111, the district provides a continuous primary and secondary learning environment without offering prekindergarten or adult education programs. Community members, families, and educational researchers can contact the district directly at (828) 657-9998 or access public resources through its web portal at http://tjca.teamcfa.org/.

According to the 2024–2025 NCES dataset, the district serves a total student population of 1,330 learners, maintaining an even gender balance of 665 female and 665 male students. The student body encompasses diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds, including 907 White, 150 Hispanic, 124 students of two or more races, 111 Black, 35 Asian, 2 American Indian, and 1 Pacific Islander student. Enrollment across grade levels ranges from 73 students in 12th grade to 120 students in 8th grade, with kindergarten enrolling 95 students. To support its operational and instructional requirements, the district employs a total full-time equivalent (FTE) workforce of 127.82 personnel. This staffing structure comprises 123.82 FTE teachers and 4 FTE support staff members, with no instructional aides recorded in the workforce.