Serving 498 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Arapahoe Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arapahoe Charter School's student population of 498 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
498 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Rankings
Arapahoe Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arapahoe Charter School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1482 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)41%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Hispanic
10%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Black
9%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
White
67%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.5%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
3%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 20-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arapahoe Charter School's ranking?
Arapahoe Charter School is ranked #1482 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Arapahoe Charter School often compared to?
Arapahoe Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pamlico County Primary, Fred A Anderson Elementary School, Pamlico County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% 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 86.5%.
How many students attend Arapahoe Charter School?
498 students attend Arapahoe Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Arapahoe Charter School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arapahoe Charter School?
Arapahoe Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Arapahoe Charter School offer ?
Arapahoe Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Arapahoe Charter School part of?
Arapahoe Charter School is part of Arapahoe Charter School District.
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