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SchoolClayton, NC

Johnston Charter Academy

Grades and ages

Grades K-12

Enrollment

751 students

Students per teacher

25 per full-time teacher

Tuition

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About Johnston Charter Academy

We are a tuition-free public charter school serving kindergarten through grade eight in Clayton. Teachers use assessments and personalized instruction to respond to each student’s progress. A designated dean supports teaching and provides additional help for students.

Our Moral Focus program brings character learning into daily school life through virtues such as respect, gratitude, perseverance and integrity. Progress reports, conferences and volunteer opportunities help families stay involved in students’ learning.

Student fit

Who this school serves

Grades and ages

  • Kindergarten
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • Elementary (K-5)
  • High School (9-12)
  • Middle School (6-8)

School facts

Practical details for families

Students per Teacher
25 per full-time teacher
School Type
Public charter school
Students with IEPs
71 (9% of students)
Students with 504 Plans
4

Tuition and funding

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  • Tuition-free public education

Enrollment

751 students

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Physical address

40 Scholar Dr, Clayton, NC 27520

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