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Middle School student excited about electric circuit.
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Our Mission

Lake Lure Classical Academy’s mission is to offer a classical, knowledge-based education that fosters critical thinking, civic responsibilities, and virtue for all. 
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Outdoor Exploration 
Classical Education 
Lifelong Learning 

About Us

Celebrating its 16th year, Lake Lure Classical Academy is a kindergarten through 12th-grade tuition-free public charter school that is open to all North Carolina students.  We offer free bus transportation. We have over 400 students attending from across four counties.

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Teachers Outside Learning

Teachers Move Outside on a Snowy Workday

The Outdoor Education Committee led teachers on a hike through our snow-covered campus trails. Along the way, Mrs. Warner, Mr. Calhoun, and Mrs. Baird shared hands-on lessons about the natural resources available right here on our school grounds—reminding us that outdoor learning is a year-round part of life at LLCA.
Student created sample circuit

Electrifying Learning!

Mrs. Carpenter's 6th grade class has been learning all about circuits! Yesterday they used their knowledge of electrical currents to make their own parallel and series circuits. With a battery, some aluminum foil, and a light bulb, their bright ideas came to life!
3 boys building race car

NASCAR Hall of Fame Visits LLCA

On Thursday, December 4th, The NASCAR Hall of Fame came to Mrs. Carpenter's class to give a hands-on experience to all middle schoolers on Force and Motion. The NASCAR Hall of Fame talked about how gravity, friction, and the design of cars and the race tracks can affect the speed of race cars. Students got to test their learning by building a race car and track of their own!
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  • 16 Athletic Teams
  • 34 Extracurriculars offered K-12
  • $700K in Merit Scholarships
  • Award Winning Theatre Arts Program
  • K-12 Outdoor Education Programs
  • Over 40% HS Students in College Courses

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