Matthews 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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The lottery for the 2026-27 school year will be held via livestream on Wednesday, March 11 at 3:30 p.m. To view the livestream, click below.
We know great families like yours make our community strong! That's why we're excited to introduce NHA Family Refer & Earn.
Parent Portal gives parents quick and easy access to their child's information. Click below to learn more!
We offer advanced learning opportunities for top-performing students who are ready to progress beyond grade level.
Acceptance notifications for new families will be sent by Wednesday, March 11. This is an exciting milestone in your child’s educational journey.
At our school, students do more than learn. They grow academically, build strong character, and thrive through meaningful partnership between families and educators.
Spots are filling quickly, but it is not too late to apply.
Matthews Charter Academy has outperformed the local district for the past 7 years.
Matthews Charter Academy is part of the National Heritage Academies (NHA) network. NHA Operates 103 tuition-free public charter schools across nine states.
91% of Matthews Charter Academy parents see a positive impact from NHA's Moral Focus™ program.
"I am excited about being able to be a part of a school team that is building the foundation of Matthews Charter Academy."
- Brittany Houston, Principal at Matthews
Matthews Parent
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.
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