Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy

Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
2527 US 221A Hwy,  Mooresboro, NC
4.3
4.4
1,428 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Dianna Bridges
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
82%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.73
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A+
Teachers
A-
College Prep
A-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
A-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.73
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
82%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
70
Full Time Teachers
70
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
600
Verbal
620
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
27
Reading
28
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
66.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

9
Test Scores
8
Equity
7
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
78.5%
State Average
54.6%
Science
82.4%
State Average
68%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
390:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.4%
Male
47.6%
White
70.3%
Hispanic
10.1%
Two or more races
9.1%
Black
7.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#8 Best Public HS Teachers in North Carolina
#9 Best Charter HS in North Carolina
#21 Best Charter MS in North Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 113 Students
Appalachian State University 109 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 99 Students
Western Carolina University 92 Students
North Carolina State University 90 Students
Gardner-Webb University 60 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 51 Students
Clemson University 46 Students
East Carolina University 44 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 44 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 41 Students
Biology 33 Students
Psychology 29 Students
Nursing 28 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 24 Students
Chemistry 13 Students
Environmental Science 13 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 13 Students
Marketing 12 Students
History 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 126 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
9/26/2024
I have attended Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy since 3rd grade. Academics were definitely more challenging considering the school I went to before, but now it is great. TJCA has a great community and opportunities.
3.0 Senior
6/17/2024
the best things at Thomas jefferson classical academy are the days we had tournaments like powder puff football or the volleyball tournament or the dodgeball tournament. worst part is probably how bad our sports teams are because most of them suck besides the running ones like track and soccer
5.0 Alum
1/15/2024
I started to TJ when I was in 3rd grade. I was certainly behind their standards. I had to work hard to catch up. They were certainly more challenging than the public school I had attended. I loved going to Thomas Jefferson, but they did not accept anything less than your best. The teachers were great but expected a lot from the students. There was no slacking. I graduated with honors and was accepted to a college in the honors program. I have found I am ahead of many of my college classmates in my academic level. Thank you TJCS
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4.4 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/8/2020
Awesome, Thankful that TJCA was there for my family. Awesome school.
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3.0 parent
2/21/2019
Good the first 4 years but middle school awful
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5.0 parent
7/29/2018
High quality instruction. Terrific teachers who care.
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5.0 student
5/23/2016
Love The School - I'm a student there - also very challenging on my MAP tests i have grown over 50 points going to this school
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Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy

Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy is a charter school for students in grades K-12 located at 2527 US 221A Hwy in Mooresboro, in the Ellenboro neighborhood. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,428 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 82% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.73, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $228,420. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pinnacle Classical Academy, High Point Academy, Freedom Academy, and more. Learn more about what Mooresboro has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy.

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