Serving 376 students in grades 9-12, Longleaf School Of The Arts ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (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 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Longleaf School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Longleaf School Of The Arts's student population of 376 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Longleaf School Of The Arts ranks within the top 20% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longleaf School Of The Arts is 0.55, which is less 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
#364 out of 2568 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
16%
25%
White
64%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longleaf School Of The Arts's ranking?
Longleaf School Of The Arts is ranked #364 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Longleaf School Of The Arts often compared to?
Longleaf School Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Wake Stem Early College High School, Apex Friendship High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% 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 Longleaf School Of The Arts?
The graduation rate of Longleaf School Of The Arts is 80-84%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Longleaf School Of The Arts?
376 students attend Longleaf School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Longleaf School Of The Arts students are White, 16% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longleaf School Of The Arts?
Longleaf School Of The Arts has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Longleaf School Of The Arts offer ?
Longleaf School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Longleaf School Of The Arts part of?
Longleaf School Of The Arts is part of Longleaf School Of The Arts School District.
In what neighborhood is Longleaf School Of The Arts located?
Longleaf School Of The Arts is located in the Southwest Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 9 other public schools located in Southwest Raleigh.
School Reviews
5 2/21/2019
I never wanted to be a high-school teacher, bit as soon as I met the head of school, students, and parents, there is no where I''d rather be.
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