Serving 140 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Haliwa-saponi Tribal 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 10-14% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Haliwa-saponi Tribal School's student population of 140 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
140 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings
Haliwa-saponi Tribal 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 Haliwa-saponi Tribal School is 0.60, 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
#2472 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)10-14%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
American Indian
59%
1%
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Hispanic
7%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
Black
17%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
2%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Two or more races
15%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥50%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Haliwa-saponi Tribal School's ranking?
Haliwa-saponi Tribal School is ranked #2472 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Haliwa-saponi Tribal School?
The graduation rate of Haliwa-saponi Tribal School is 50%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Haliwa-saponi Tribal School?
140 students attend Haliwa-saponi Tribal School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Haliwa-saponi Tribal School students are American Indian, 17% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Haliwa-saponi Tribal School?
Haliwa-saponi Tribal School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Haliwa-saponi Tribal School offer ?
Haliwa-saponi Tribal School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Haliwa-saponi Tribal School part of?
Haliwa-saponi Tribal School is part of Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School District.
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