Gate City Charter Academy is a tuition-free public charter school in Greensboro 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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Join us for a special Open Tour at Gate City Charter Academy on March 18, 2026 from 11:15am-12:15am. Please bring your drivers license! Take a look inside our school, meet our team, and learn more about what Gate City has to offer. This is a great opportunity to meet our dedicated staff, tour our classrooms, and learn about our academic and extracurricular offerings. We can't wait to welcome you to our school and show you how we inspire students to reach their full potential!
We know great families like yours make our community strong! That's why we're excited to introduce NHA Family Refer & Earn.
Join us on March 18th from 5pm-6pm for an exciting welcome event designed just for our 2026-2027 accepted families for grades Kindergarten through 8th grade! Guests will receive a passport to explore interactive stations, meet our amazing staff, and discover all that Gate City Charter Academy has to offer. Enjoy food and drinks, connect with other families, and don’t miss a special guest appearance with photo opportunities! Come have an adventure with us as we kick off your Gate City journey together!
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We offer advanced learning opportunities for top-performing students who are ready to progress beyond grade level.
The lottery for the next school year (2026-27) was held via livestream on Wednesday, March 4 at 9:00 a.m. To view the livestream, please click on the livestream link below.
Lottery results will be communicated directly to families via email, text, and mail. Student enrollment is updated daily and your child's status reflected in the livestream may no longer be accurate. Waiting list updates with your child's status will be sent out from the school on a monthly basis.
We appreciate your interest in our school and look forward to connecting with you soon!
Gate City is among the top three schools in the area based on academic performance.
Gate City 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.
4 out of 5 Gate City Charter Academy parents see a positive impact from NHA's Moral Focus™ program.
"Gate City is a special place where you feel welcomed the moment you step onto our campus. We are committed to nurturing the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally—while opening doors for future success. We firmly believe that every student can thrive, and we hold high expectations for growth, achievement, and accountability across our entire school community."
- Hilary Clancy, Principal at Gate City
Gate City Parent
I love the culture of Gate City. The school is very welcoming and the teachers provide quality instruction to the scholars. I really appreciate how we all are held accountable for our scholar's success.
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