Roxboro Community School

www.roxborocs.org

Charter School 727 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Roxboro Community School (RCS) is a tuition-free, public charter school located in Roxboro, North Carolina, serving students in grades 6 through 12. Founded with a commitment to academic excellence and character development, the school operates on a college-preparatory model designed to challenge students while providing a supportive community environment. RCS emphasizes a rigorous curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for elective exploration, all while maintaining a focus on personal responsibility, respect, and community engagement.

Beyond its academic offerings, Roxboro Community School is known for fostering a tight-knit campus culture that encourages student participation in athletics, arts, and various extracurricular clubs. By keeping class sizes manageable and maintaining high expectations for both students and faculty, the school aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the professional world. Its mission centers on the belief that a collaborative partnership between families, educators, and the community is essential to cultivating well-rounded, life-long learners.

727

Total Students

48.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Roxboro Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	547
Hispanic	44
Black	87
Asian	6
Two or More	40
American Indian	3

White
547 (75.2%)
Black
87 (12.0%)
Hispanic
44 (6.1%)
Two or More
40 (5.5%)
Asian
6 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Roxboro Community School
Phone:	(336)597-0020
Website:	http://www.roxborocs.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	727
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.8
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

Grade 6 115

Grade 7 114

Grade 8 109

Grade 9 113

Grade 10 106

Grade 11 87

Grade 12 83