Triangle Math and Science Academy

School Overview
Triangle Math and Science Academy (TMSA), located in Cary, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The academy is highly regarded for its rigorous academic curriculum, which maintains a heavy emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). By integrating a challenging core program with a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for competitive university programs and successful careers in an increasingly globalized, technology-driven workforce.

The school is well-known for its supportive learning environment, characterized by small class sizes and a dedicated faculty that focuses on individualized student growth. Beyond academics, TMSA places a significant value on character education, fostering a culture of respect, integrity, and personal responsibility. Through a combination of innovative teaching methods, state-of-the-art resources, and a focus on fostering critical thinking, the academy strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are not only academically proficient but also prepared to be engaged and ethical citizens in their communities.
1,904
Total Students
117.2
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Triangle Math and Science Academy
Demographic Student Count
White424
Hispanic80
Black176
Asian1,089
Two or More115
American Indian19
Pacific Islander1
  • Asian
    1,089 (57.2%)
  • White
    424 (22.3%)
  • Black
    176 (9.2%)
  • Two or More
    115 (6.0%)
  • Hispanic
    80 (4.2%)
  • American Indian
    19 (1.0%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
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: Triangle Math and Science Academy
Phone: (919)388-0077
Website: http://www.tmsacademy.org/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 1,904
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 117.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 136
Grade 1 139
Grade 2 135
Grade 3 136
Grade 4 136
Grade 5 133
Grade 6 128
Grade 7 260
Grade 8 231
Grade 9 165
Grade 10 119
Grade 11 94
Grade 12 92

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Triangle Math and Science Academy
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten136
Grade 1139
Grade 2135
Grade 3136
Grade 4136
Grade 5133
Grade 6128
Grade 7260
Grade 8231
Grade 9165
Grade 10119
Grade 1194
Grade 1292
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Triangle Math and Science Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female92148.4%
Male98351.6%