RESEARCH TRIANGLE HIGH SCHOOL

Research Triangle High School is a public charter high school that is part of the Research Triangle High School school district, located in Durham, NC with about 518 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, Research Triangle High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Research Triangle High School (RTHS) is a public charter school located in Durham, North Carolina, specifically designed to prepare students for success in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven economy. Serving grades 9–12, the school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum grounded in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). By integrating real-world project-based learning with a flexible, student-centered environment, RTHS aims to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and high-level digital literacy, often leveraging its proximity to the prestigious Research Triangle Park to provide students with unique academic and professional perspectives.

The school is noted for its personalized approach to education, utilizing a "flipped classroom" model that encourages students to take ownership of their learning pace and style. RTHS prioritizes small class sizes and a supportive culture, which allows for deeper mentorship between faculty and students. By maintaining a focus on global connectivity and innovation, the school seeks to bridge the gap between traditional high school education and the expectations of modern higher education and the global workforce, consistently ranking as a top-performing institution in the state.

For more information, contact Research Triangle High School at (919) 998-6757 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3106 East NC Highway 54
Durham, NC 27709
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RESEARCH TRIANGLE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Charter school in Durham, NC with about 518 enrolled students. See other public high schools in North Carolina

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
NC State Board of Education
Total Students:
518
Teachers:
34.61
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 518 students

White
54.1%
Black or African American
18.1%
Asian
13.5%
Hispanic/Latino
7.3%
Two or more races
6.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
39.4%
Male
60.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.