Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School

Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School
130 Haliwa-Saponi Trail
Hollister, NC 27844
Charter School 140 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
The Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School, located in Hollister, North Carolina, is a unique public charter school dedicated to serving the educational needs of the Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe and the surrounding community. Established with a mission to integrate rigorous academics with the preservation of cultural heritage, the school provides a learning environment that honors the traditions, history, and values of the Haliwa-Saponi people. By blending standard curriculum requirements with culturally relevant instruction, the school strives to foster a strong sense of identity and academic excellence among its students.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school serves as a vital community hub that strengthens the bond between education and tribal identity. The institution emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, encouraging leadership, self-respect, and community service. By maintaining a connection to tribal traditions while preparing students for success in the modern world, the Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School plays a central role in empowering the next generation of tribal members and ensuring the continued vitality of their cultural legacy.
140
Total Students
9.7
Full-Time Teachers
14.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
97.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    83 (59.3%)
  • Black
    23 (16.4%)
  • Two or More
    21 (15.0%)
  • Hispanic
    10 (7.1%)
  • White
    3 (2.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School
Phone: (252)257-5853
Website: http://hstsedu.org/
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 137
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 6
Grade 1 9
Grade 2 6
Grade 3 5
Grade 4 4
Grade 5 10
Grade 6 13
Grade 7 13
Grade 8 19
Grade 9 12
Grade 10 16
Grade 11 18
Grade 12 9
Gender Ratio