About Central Carolina Academy
Sanford's charter middle and high school — a brief community-written overview.
The basics
- Founded: Opened August 2022 for the 2022–2023 school year
- Grades: 6–12
- Type: Independent charter school — tuition-free public school
- Mascot: Eagles (the "Soaring Eagles")
- Location: 1801 Douglas Drive, Sanford, NC 27330
Mission
Central Carolina Academy will establish and maintain a challenging learning environment that respects individual learners and prepares students to succeed in a globally competitive society.
Academics
CCA has a rigorous college-preparatory focus that begins in middle school and culminates with juniors and seniors maximizing the NC Career and College Promise program through a partnership with Central Carolina Community College — students can graduate with substantial transferable college credit.
Athletics
CCA Eagles compete in the Central Tar Heel Athletic Conference and are members of the NCHSAA.
Recognition
CCA has received state recognition for Academic Growth all three of its operating years and earned "Exceeded Growth" status two years in a row.
For the official, up-to-date version of any of this, please visit centralcarolinaacademy.org.