The Hawbridge School

1735 Saxapahaw Bethlehem Churc
Saxapahaw, NC 27340

www.thehawbridgeschool.org

Charter School 597 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

The Hawbridge School, located in the rural community of Saxapahaw, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 12. Nestled along the Haw River, the school is deeply integrated into its natural surroundings, utilizing the local environment as a "living laboratory" to enhance its academic curriculum. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, fostering a community that values intellectual curiosity, environmental stewardship, and the development of the whole student.

Academically, Hawbridge is known for its rigorous, college-preparatory program that balances traditional academics with experiential and project-based learning. The school prioritizes small class sizes and a close-knit atmosphere, which allows teachers to provide individualized attention and mentorship. By focusing on critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and community engagement, The Hawbridge School aims to prepare its students not only for university success but also to be thoughtful, active citizens who are prepared to contribute positively to their world.

597

Total Students

41.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Hawbridge School
Demographic	Student Count
White	459
Hispanic	68
Black	22
Asian	12
Two or More	36

White
459 (76.9%)
Hispanic
68 (11.4%)
Two or More
36 (6.0%)
Black
22 (3.7%)
Asian
12 (2.0%)

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:	The Hawbridge School
Phone:	(336)376-1122
Website:	http://www.thehawbridgeschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	597
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
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 35

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 46

Grade 7 46

Grade 8 60

Grade 9 52

Grade 10 48