Arapahoe Charter School

Arapahoe Charter School
9005 NC Hwy 306 S
Arapahoe, NC 28510
Charter School 498 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Arapahoe Charter School (ACS), located in Arapahoe, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment, the school emphasizes a "whole-child" approach that integrates traditional instruction with character development. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a close-knit community atmosphere, ACS aims to provide personalized attention that helps students achieve their full potential while preparing them for high school and beyond.

The school is deeply rooted in the local Pamlico County community and places a strong value on parental involvement and collaborative learning. Beyond core academics, Arapahoe Charter School encourages student growth through various extracurricular activities and a commitment to civic responsibility. As a charter institution, it operates with the flexibility to implement unique educational strategies while remaining accountable to North Carolina’s state educational standards, positioning itself as a vital alternative for families seeking a focused and community-oriented learning experience.
498
Total Students
31.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    333 (66.9%)
  • Two or More
    67 (13.5%)
  • Hispanic
    50 (10.0%)
  • Black
    44 (8.8%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
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: Arapahoe Charter School
Phone: (252)249-2599
Website: http://www.arapahoecharter.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 432
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 36
Grade 1 34
Grade 2 38
Grade 3 49
Grade 4 30
Grade 5 37
Grade 6 38
Grade 7 48
Grade 8 51
Grade 9 45
Grade 10 37
Grade 11 24
Grade 12 31
Gender Ratio