Vance Charter School

2090 ROSS MILL ROAD
Henderson, NC 27537

www.vancecharter.org/

Charter School 956 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Vance Charter School, located in Henderson, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. As a charter institution, it operates independently of the local school district under a charter granted by the state, allowing it to implement its own specific curriculum and educational focus while remaining publicly funded. The school is known for fostering a structured academic environment that emphasizes core subjects, character development, and a strong partnership between faculty, students, and parents.

The school is committed to preparing its students for higher education and future career success by maintaining rigorous academic standards and promoting a culture of accountability. By offering a K–12 continuum, Vance Charter provides a consistent educational experience that allows students to build long-term relationships with teachers and peers. Through its focus on community values and a traditional approach to learning, the school aims to be a cornerstone of academic excellence within the Vance County area.

956

Total Students

65.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vance Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	739
Hispanic	66
Black	92
Asian	20
Two or More	38
American Indian	1

White
739 (77.3%)
Black
92 (9.6%)
Hispanic
66 (6.9%)
Two or More
38 (4.0%)
Asian
20 (2.1%)
American Indian
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:	Vance Charter School
Phone:	(252)431-0440
Website:	http://www.vancecharter.org/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	956
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
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

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 76

Grade 7 75

Grade 8 75

Grade 9 87

Grade 10 83