Research Triangle Charter
Charter School
693 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Research Triangle High School (often referred to as RTHS or Research Triangle Charter) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Durham, North Carolina. It serves students in grades 9 through 12 and operates with a unique focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education. The school is designed to prepare students for college and careers in a rapidly evolving technological landscape, utilizing a blended learning model that combines traditional classroom instruction with digital resources to foster student-led inquiry and personalized growth.
The school is notably affiliated with the National Heritage Academies (NHA) network, which manages a variety of charter schools across the United States. Its proximity to the Research Triangle Park allows the school to leverage its location to offer students distinctive opportunities for internships, mentorships, and exposure to industry professionals. By emphasizing critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and project-based learning, Research Triangle Charter aims to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world application, creating a community centered on academic excellence and college readiness.
The school is notably affiliated with the National Heritage Academies (NHA) network, which manages a variety of charter schools across the United States. Its proximity to the Research Triangle Park allows the school to leverage its location to offer students distinctive opportunities for internships, mentorships, and exposure to industry professionals. By emphasizing critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and project-based learning, Research Triangle Charter aims to bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world application, creating a community centered on academic excellence and college readiness.
693
Total Students
33.2
Full-Time Teachers
20.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
102.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 16 |
| Hispanic | 152 |
| Black | 445 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More | 71 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Black445 (64.2 %)
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Hispanic152 (21.9 %)
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Two or More71 (10.2 %)
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White16 (2.3 %)
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Asian7 (1.0 %)
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American Indian1 (0.1 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Research Triangle Charter |
| Phone: | (919)957-7108 |
| Website: | http://researchtriangle.heritageacademies.com/ |
| Grade Range: | K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 693 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 33.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 20.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 707 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
83
Grade 1
84
Grade 2
80
Grade 3
83
Grade 4
72
Grade 5
72
Grade 6
68
Grade 7
79
Grade 8
72
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 83 |
| Grade 1 | 84 |
| Grade 2 | 80 |
| Grade 3 | 83 |
| Grade 4 | 72 |
| Grade 5 | 72 |
| Grade 6 | 68 |
| Grade 7 | 79 |
| Grade 8 | 72 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 339 | 48.9% |
| Male | 354 | 51.1% |
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