College Prep and Leadership Academy

The College Preparatory and Leadership A

4201 Furniture Avenue
Jamestown, NC 27282

www.thepointcollegeprep.org

Charter School 890 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

College Prep and Leadership Academy, often referred to as "The Point," is a tuition-free public charter school located in Jamestown, North Carolina. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, the academy is founded on a mission to integrate rigorous college preparatory academics with a strong emphasis on character development and leadership training. The school aims to create a culture of high expectations, preparing its graduates not only for the academic demands of higher education but also for the responsibilities of community and professional leadership.

The academy’s educational model is built upon a philosophy that balances traditional instruction with modern, student-centered learning. By fostering small class sizes and a supportive environment, the school focuses on individual student growth, critical thinking, and the cultivation of personal integrity. Through its specialized curriculum and extracurricular opportunities, College Prep and Leadership Academy strives to empower its students to become well-rounded citizens who are equipped to succeed in a competitive global landscape.

890

Total Students

19.2

Full-Time Teachers

46.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for College Prep and Leadership Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	23
Black	787
Two or More	69
Pacific Islander	1

Black
787 (88.4%)
Two or More
69 (7.8%)
Hispanic
23 (2.6%)
White
10 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	The College Preparatory and Leadership A
Phone:	(336)884-0131
Website:	http://www.thepointcollegeprep.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	890
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	46.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	875
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 60

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 76

Grade 6 76

Grade 7 93

Grade 8 82

Grade 9 76

Grade 10 60