Welcome to Matthews Charter Academy - Academic Excellence for Every Child, Every Day
Located in the heart of Matthews, Matthews Charter Academy never sets limits on how much your child can achieve. We shape instruction to build on the strengths and abilities of each child and make Moral Focus lessons part of every school day. As a result, our students thrive. In fact, a study done by Stanford University reveals that National Heritage Academies partner-school students gained the equivalent of three-and-half-months of additional learning compared to their peers.
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Penn Station Spirit Night
Join us for our upcoming Spirit Night at Penn Station Subs in Mint Hill! Earn money back for our school and enjoy a night without cooking! We hope to see you there.
Our School's Recognitions
Our school is built on the cornerstone of Academic Excellence, which has earned us recognition. Learn more about the success of our students!
Parent Portal Help Page
Parent Portal gives parents quick and easy access to their child's information. Click below to learn more!
Advanced Learning Program
We offer advanced learning opportunities for top-performing students who are ready to progress beyond grade level.
2025-26 School Lottery
The lottery for the next school year (2025-26) was held via livestream on Wednesday, December 4 at 3:30 p.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!
Moral Focus
Strong hearts and minds impact the world in amazing ways. Virtues such as respect, perseverance, compassion, and courage are essential to what kids need to succeed and an essential part of what we teach. We make them part of every school day through our Moral Focus Program. Our program is integrated into everything we do. This helps students learn the importance of making good decisions and doing the right thing in life.
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We Are a Charter School
Are you seeking a "private" school education with the no-cost benefit of a public school? If so, you're in the right place. Matthews Charter Academy is a tuition-free public charter school open to all children who live in North Carolina.
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NHA Shines: Stanford Study Shows Our Students Surpass Their Peers by 3.5 Months Each Year
A recent Stanford study shows NHA partner-school students continue to outperform their traditional public school peers. They do so by gaining nearly three-and-a-half months of additional learning. NHA also earned the new “gap busters” designation for outstanding progress in eliminating learning disparities for minority and poverty students.Learn More About Stanford's Study
"I feel that my child is being exposed to a high level of education here at Matthews. I love that they stress the importance of learning and incorporate the principles of Moral Focus in his everyday life."
- Matthews Charter Academy Parent
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