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.
693
Total Students
33.2
Full-Time Teachers
20.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
102.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Research Triangle Charter
Demographic Student Count
White16
Hispanic152
Black445
Asian7
Two or More71
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    445 (64.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    152 (21.9 %)
  • Two or More
    71 (10.2 %)
  • White
    16 (2.3 %)
  • Asian
    7 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Research Triangle Charter
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten83
Grade 184
Grade 280
Grade 383
Grade 472
Grade 572
Grade 668
Grade 779
Grade 872
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Research Triangle Charter
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female33948.9%
Male35451.1%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)