Serving 577 students in grades 9-12, Research Triangle High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 577 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Research Triangle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Research Triangle High School's student population of 577 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
577 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Research Triangle High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Research Triangle High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#215 out of 2568 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
4%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
15%
25%
White
44%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Research Triangle High School's ranking?
Research Triangle High School is ranked #215 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Research Triangle High School?
The graduation rate of Research Triangle High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Research Triangle High School?
577 students attend Research Triangle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Research Triangle High School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Research Triangle High School?
Research Triangle High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Research Triangle High School offer ?
Research Triangle High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Research Triangle High School part of?
Research Triangle High School is part of Research Triangle High School District.
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