Serving 552 students in grades 9-12, Raleigh Charter High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 552 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Raleigh Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Raleigh Charter High School's student population of 552 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
552 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Year Founded
1999
School Rankings
Raleigh Charter High School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raleigh Charter High School is 0.67, 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
#9 out of 2617 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)90-94%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Asian
41%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Black
8%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
White
39%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.5%
28.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raleigh Charter High School's ranking?
Raleigh Charter High School is ranked #9 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Raleigh Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Raleigh Charter High School is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Raleigh Charter High School?
552 students attend Raleigh Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Raleigh Charter High School students are Asian, 39% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Raleigh Charter High School?
Raleigh Charter High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Raleigh Charter High School offer ?
Raleigh Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Raleigh Charter High School part of?
Raleigh Charter High School is part of Raleigh Charter High School District.
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