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Wake Forest Charter Academy

1851 FRIENDSHIP CHAPEL RD, WAKE FOREST, NC 27587

Top 10% School in North Carolina

Ranked 54 of 246 in North Carolina

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About Wake Forest Charter Academy

Wake Forest Charter Academy in Wake Forest, North Carolina is a warm and inviting K-8 school where students feel seen, supported and motivated each day. Through a strong academic record as 67% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 67% scored at or above that level for reading, students are pushed towards succession. Beyond the numbers, what stands out is the complete caring environment as teachers greets each students and is pushing students to have character-building programs woven through lessons. For parents seeking a school where academic ambition meets genuine care, Wake Forest Charter Academy is one of the best school in North Carolina which offers both, helping the students thrive, build confidence, and love gaining knowledge.

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 67%
Reading 67%
State average proficiency is 67% in Math and 67% in Reading.
34
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
758
Total Students
TOP 54 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Wake Forest Charter Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 38.7%
Asian 6.3%
Hispanic 14%
Black 23.1%
Two+ Races 16.8%
Native Am. 1%
White
38.7%
Asian
6.3%
Hispanic
14%
Black
23.1%
Two+ Races
16.8%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 758
47.2%
358 Female
52.8%
400 Male

Student Population

758 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The school hosted a New Family Orientation event called "Coffee & Convos" on August 18, 2025, providing an opportunity for new families to meet teachers and staff while enjoying coffee and refreshments

FAQ

1. How does the school prepare students for the next level of education?

By giving importance to the foundational skills, critical thinking and enrichment activities.

2. What orientation opportunities exist for new families?

Programs like family meet-and-greets help parents and students acclimate to the school.

3. How does the school support students with special needs?

Through Individualized Education Plans and support staff ensures the special needs are met.

4. How does Wake Forest Charter bring a sense of community?

They achieves it through family events, service projects and school-wide initiatives.

5. How are the parents informed about student's progress?

The updates are provided through conferences, reports, and online grade tracking to track their child's progress

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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