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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 
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Lifelong Learning 

About Us

Celebrating its 14th 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 450 students attending from across four counties.

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Cheer tryouts

2024-2025 JV & Varsity Cheer Tryouts

May 13th - 15th from 3-5 in the Raptor Center
Open to grades 6-12 (2024-2025 school year)
Must have current physical to tryout!
This will be our only tryout session for 2024-2025 season New Students accepted for next year are welcome to come tryout! Be sure to wear correct attire and correct gym shoes! Email [email protected] with any questions.
volleyball tryouts

Volleyball Tryouts

Tryouts for the LLCA Girl's Voleyball Varsity and Junior Varsity
Fall team will be held
Thursday May 16, from 3:15pm to 5:30pm and Friday May 17 from 3:15pm to 5:00pm.
Please contact Coach Don Owyang email [email protected] with any questions
flagpole

Help Lake Lure Continue to Grow

The athletic flagpole, graciously donated by Rita Rash Burch, is quickly becoming a cornerstone of our athletic field enhancements. This spot is very prominent as you enter our outdoor athletic facilities, along with the new scoreboard and dugouts.
  • 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