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%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
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.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
582 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#173 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
17%
4%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
15%
25%
White
42%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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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