K-12 Tuition-Free Public Charter School: Creating community-minded leaders
Together, we are shaping future leaders who will make a positive impact on their communities and inspire others to do the same. Join us on this transformative journey of building faith, empowering leaders, and creating a better future for all.
Faith Academy Charter School, Rowan County’s only charter school, has grown rapidly since its inception, after the closing of the public school in Faith in 2021.
A twelfth grade will be added in the 2026-'27 school year, along with additional classrooms in K-8.
A total of 1,048 students are enrolled for the current academic year. This meets the board’s enrollment goal.
The school has a wait list of more than 450 families.
New students are chosen each year by lottery.
The school is tuition-free.
Our new school building was completed in October of 2023 to house grades K-9 the first year.
The former public school will be renovated to house grades 9-12.
The board will add an additional grade level each school year until reaching the goal of K-12 in 2026-'27.
Voted Best Elementary and Middle School in Rowan County by readers of The Salisbury Post in 2022-’23.
Charter schools are funded by the North Carolina Department of Public Education at 34% less per student than public schools. State money is not available for charter school facilities.
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Faith Academy Charter School is a 501-3C Tax Exempt Affiliate
The Board of Directors is allocating donations to address existing debt and support essential capital needs.
★ 2024
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$89,000 for High School Next up...
November
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Flat Top Building
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New Bathrooms
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5 Classrooms
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★ 2026 - 2027
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Gym & Multipurpose Room​
Individuals or groups are encouraged to give in memory or in honor of former teachers and/or administrators of Faith School.
Chancellor’s Team
$100,000 - $200,000
Superintendent’s Team
$50,000 - $99,999
Administrator’s Team
$25,000 - $49,999
Teachers’ Team
$10,000 - $24,999
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Graduates’ Team
$5,000 - $9,999
Patriots Team
$2,500 - $4,999
School House Team
$1,000 - $2,499
(300 giving $1,000 pays for the school building)
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Middle & Upper School Team
$500 - $999
Lower School Team
(Patriot Pennies Campaign)
$250 -$499
Faith Foundation Team
$100 - $249
How to Donate
Areas Available for Giving
★ 30 Classroom Areas: $10,000 gift
Total - $300,000 (pays for the initial school purchase
★ 5 Specialty Areas: $25,000 gift
- Auditorium: Gift Given
- Gym
- Ballfield
- Band, Sports, and Theatre
Total - $125,000​
Donate at our Secure Donation page by clicking the button below.
OR
To Complete a Faith Academy Charter School Commitment Form Click Here.
Mail checks to: Faith Academy Charter School, PO Box 182, Faith, NC 28041.
For more information or to speak in person, contact us!
Sheri Halpin
Chair, Building Faith for Future Leaders
George Wilhelm
Chair, Faith Academy Board of Directors
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Robert Leslie
Treasurer, Faith Academy Board of Directors
Phone Number
John Hudson
Chair, Faith Academy Board of Directors
Phone Number​
Gloria Wilhelm
Committee Member, Faith Academy Board of Directors
gloria.wilhelm@faithacademync.org
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Nicky Black
Committee Member, Faith Academy Board of Directors
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Tim Williams
Committee Member, Faith Academy Board of Directors