Arapahoe Charter School

9005 Nc Hwy 306 S
Arapahoe, NC 28510

Rating

Top 50%

www.arapahoecharter.org

Arapahoe Charter School serves 501 students in grades Kindergarten-12.

Arapahoe Charter School placed in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 501 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Arapahoe Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Arapahoe Charter School's student population of 501 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

501 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

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School Rankings

Arapahoe Charter School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Arapahoe Charter School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NC)

Overall Testing Rank

#1260 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

38%

42%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

48%

47%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

19%

Black

25%

White

72%

46%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

10%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.46

0.69

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Graduation Rate

≥80%

86%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

99%

49%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Arapahoe Charter School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arapahoe Charter School's ranking?

Arapahoe Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).

What is the graduation rate of Arapahoe Charter School?

The graduation rate of Arapahoe Charter School is 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.

How many students attend Arapahoe Charter School?

501 students attend Arapahoe Charter School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

72% of Arapahoe Charter School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Arapahoe Charter School?

Arapahoe Charter School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.

What grades does Arapahoe Charter School offer ?

Arapahoe Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Arapahoe Charter School part of?

Arapahoe Charter School is part of Arapahoe Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 501 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education