Research Triangle High School

3106 East Nc Highway 54
Durham, NC 27709
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 582 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 70-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 582 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 50%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Research Triangle High School's student population of 582 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
582 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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School Rankings

Research Triangle High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Research Triangle High School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#173 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Research Triangle High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Research Triangle High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Research Triangle High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-79%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Research Triangle High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Research Triangle High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
17%
4%
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Hispanic
13%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Research Triangle High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
15%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Research Triangle High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
42%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Research Triangle High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Research Triangle High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.75
This chart displays the diversity score of Research Triangle High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
80-84%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Research Triangle High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Research Triangle High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Research Triangle High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: 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 #173 out of 2,617 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?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% 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 86%.
How many students attend Research Triangle High School?
582 students attend Research Triangle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Research Triangle High School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Research Triangle High School?
Research Triangle High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
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.
In what neighborhood is Research Triangle High School located?
Research Triangle High School is located in the Research Triangle Park neighborhood of Durham, NC.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 582 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : 80-84% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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