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Welcome to Rolesville Charter Academy - Elevating Education, Building Character™

Rolesville Charter Academy is a tuition-free public charter school in North Carolina serving students in grades K-8. We shape instruction to build on the strengths and abilities of each student and integrate Moral Focus™ lessons into every school day. As a result, our students are well-prepared from kindergarten through eighth grade. A Stanford University study found National Heritage Academies partner-school students gained the equivalent of 3.5 months of additional learning each year compared to peers.

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Get Ready! Enrollment Updates Coming by March 4

New families can expect to find out if their child has been accepted by Wednesday, March 4.

Thank you for choosing a school that values academic growth, strong character, and partnership with parents.

Interested in applying for the 2026-27 school year? Apply here today!

Our Academic Success by the Numbers

30 years

Transforming Lives, Building Futures

Rolesville Charter Academy is part of the National Heritage Academies (NHA®) network. Founded in 1995, NHA has spent 30 years partnering with families to help children succeed.

103 Schools

NHA Network

NHA Operates 103 tuition-free public charter schools across nine states.

84%

Moral Focus™ Impact

84% of Rolesville Charter Academy parents see a positive impact from NHA's Moral Focus™ program.

Principal Shayla Lowman

Meet Your Principal

"As Principal of Rolesville Charter Academy, I believe every student has unique strengths and the potential to lead their own learning and growth. I am deeply committed to partnering with families to build a supportive community where leadership, responsibility, and character are developed in every child. Together, we will continue to grow a school culture that empowers students, families, and staff to lead with purpose and achieve excellence."

- Matthew Barringer, Principal at Rolesville

Why Families Trust Rolesville Charter Academy

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Academic Excellence

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Moral Focus™

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Student Responsibility

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Parent Partnership

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Structured Setting

At a Glance

K-8

Grades

712

Number of Students

2018

Year Opened

Mission Statement

Every student at Rolesville Charter Academy will develop the knowledge, tools, and skills for success. High academic and character standards, clear expectations, and quality instruction will support an enriched learning environment exemplified by academic excellence and the development of responsible, respectful, and life-long learners.

Rolesville Parent

I like that Rolesville is a small school because it allows teachers to really connect with their students. I also really love the Moral Focus program. The program definitely has helped shape my children into how they are at school and home.

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