Very Good
#640 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 24% in state
Longleaf School of the Arts
High School · Longleaf School of the Arts · Raleigh, NC
A charter high school in Raleigh, NC serving grades 9th – 12th.
322 Chapanoke Road, Raleigh, NC 27603
- Math 68% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 84% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Longleaf School of the Arts score 76% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
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→ SteadyProficiency is up 14 points across the 13-year record (2013–2025) and has held near 76% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Longleaf School of the Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Raleigh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,315/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Raleigh), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,939
Median home value
$347,000
Median rent
$1,496/mo
College educated
48.1%
Homeownership
60.9%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27603; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak City AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–10 | 1.1 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Garner HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 1.9 mi | 1,670 | Compare → |
| Southeast Raleigh HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 1,490 | Compare → |
| Wake Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 897 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Longleaf School of the Arts
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,998NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Longleaf School of the Arts is listed in Longleaf School of the Arts; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Longleaf School of the Arts
Longleaf School of the Arts is a public high school in Raleigh, NC, part of Longleaf School of the Arts, serving approximately 426 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #640 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Longleaf School of the Arts
What grades does Longleaf School of the Arts serve?
Longleaf School of the Arts serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Longleaf School of the Arts?
Longleaf School of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 426 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longleaf School of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Longleaf School of the Arts is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Longleaf School of the Arts rank in NC?
Longleaf School of the Arts ranks #640 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Longleaf School of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Longleaf School of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Longleaf School of the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Longleaf School of the Arts has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Longleaf School of the Arts a charter school?
Yes, Longleaf School of the Arts is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Longleaf School of the Arts a Title I school?
No, Longleaf School of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 426
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wake County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.1%
- Phone
- (919) 896-8164
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 27603)
- 53,835
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27603; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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