The School At Thompson

Thompson Child & Family Focus (formerly Thompson Children's Home) provides diverse services in treatment, education and care.
The Center is five-star state licensed and accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Thompson embraces children who are at risk for social and academic failure by providing intensive treatment, protection, specialized education and stabilized family environments.
We believe these are the core ingredients that ensure success.
The ability of our children and families to achieve independent and rewarding lives is the challenge that connects all of our efforts.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 1-10
  • Enrollment: 39 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-10

Student Body

Total Students
39 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
The School At Thompson Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for The School At Thompson?
The application deadline for The School At Thompson is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The School At Thompson located?
The School At Thompson is located in the Idlewild South neighborhood of Matthews, NC.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 1-10
  • Enrollment: 39 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Mecklenburg County, NC is $16,263 for elementary schools and $15,913 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Mecklenburg County, NC is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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