Wake Forest 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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Welcome home, Wolves! We are excited to celebrate our new students with a special welcome party. Please join us for an opportunity to eat dinner, meet our staff, and a scavenger hunt. We look forward to welcoming you and your family and can’t wait to see you there!
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.
The lottery for the next school year (2026-27) was held via livestream on Wednesday, March 4 at 4:00 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!
Wake Forest 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.
NHA Operates 103 tuition-free public charter schools across nine states.
3 out of 4 Wake Forest Charter Academy parents see a positive impact from NHA's Moral Focus™ program.
"As an educational leader, I see every day as an opportunity to inspire and shape young minds. My approach to leadership is rooted in the conviction that each child is unique, with their own set of strengths, interests, and potential. I strive to create an environment that encourages exploration and creativity, where students and staff feel valued and motivated to pursue their passions."
- Heather Barringer, Principal at Wake Forest
K-8
Grades681
Number of Students2014
Year OpenedWake Forest Parent
We appreciate that Wake Forest really emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum with a strong focus on core subjects such as math, science, and reading.
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