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#25 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 1% in state

Raleigh Charter High School

High School · Raleigh Charter High School

1307 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27605

Charter

Enrollment

560

Student-Teacher

12.7:1

Score

9.2

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

North Carolina schools

#25 of 2,648

In Raleigh

#3 of 98

public schools

Academic performance

9.7 / 10

Excellent

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9.2/10

High School in Raleigh · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Raleigh Charter High School

Raleigh Charter High School is a public high school in Raleigh, NC, part of Raleigh Charter High School. Raleigh Charter High School serves approximately 560 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Raleigh Charter High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #25 of 2,648 schools in NC.

Structured state assessment records for Raleigh Charter High School show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares2.8 pts above NC schools
  • This school 9.2 · Excellent
  • NC avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Raleigh Charter High School is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency95% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency98.6% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+39 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+45 pts
Overall Proficiency97% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)77% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected+19.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
College Readiness9.0Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation56.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$10,122
Chronic Absenteeism12.3%

Raleigh Charter High School — Students at Raleigh Charter High School score 97% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).

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Test Scores NC NC (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 86.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
56.0% (2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency 97.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
53.6% (2025 NC)

Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
97.5%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
97.5%
ELA
97.5%
2011
Math
97.5%
ELA
97.5%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
97.5%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
97.5%
2014
Math
92%
ELA
97.5%
2015
Math
97.5%
ELA
97.5%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
97.5%
2017
Math
2.5%
ELA
97.5%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
97.5%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
97.5%
2020*
Math
95%
ELA
97.5%
2021*
Math
95%
ELA
97.5%
2025
Math
95%
ELA
98.6%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.9/10.

How Raleigh Charter High School Compares

See how Raleigh Charter High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
9.2/10
99th percentile in NC
Academic
9.7/10
Excellent
Growth
8.9/10
Excellent
Environment
9.1/10
Excellent
AP Courses
3
State avg: 3
Sports
15
7 boys' · 8 girls'
Advanced STEM
5/5
Subjects offered

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
44 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
12.3%

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3 AP courses offered
56.1% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC 2021-22
Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC 2021-22
Advanced STEM Courses5 of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

1307 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27605

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Raleigh Charter High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy (rated 8.9/10, 1.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy (rated 7.8/10, 1.4 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, Needham Broughton High (rated 7.6/10, 0.5 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Raleigh, see our Raleigh schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Partnership Elementary Raleigh 0.4 mi 8.3
Underwood Elementary Raleigh 0.4 mi 8.5
Needham Broughton High Raleigh 0.5 mi 7.6
Wiley Elementary Raleigh 0.8 mi 6.3
SAINT MARY'S SCHOOL Raleigh 1.0 mi 7.4
CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Raleigh 1.1 mi 5.2
The Exploris School Raleigh 1.1 mi 5.3
Oberlin Middle Raleigh 1.4 mi 7.8
Gov. Morehead School f/t Blind Raleigh 1.4 mi 7.8
Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy Raleigh 1.4 mi 7.8
Joyner Elementary Raleigh 1.5 mi 7.9
Moore Square Middle Raleigh 1.5 mi 9.1
Conn Elementary Raleigh 1.4 mi 8.6
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy Raleigh 1.6 mi 8.9
DYNAMIC OPPORTUNITIES Raleigh 1.4 mi 6.0
Olds Elementary Raleigh 1.6 mi 7.8
Washington Elementary Raleigh 2.0 mi 8.4
Root Elementary Raleigh 2.1 mi 8.8
Ligon Middle Raleigh 2.0 mi 7.7
Phillips High Raleigh 1.8 mi 4.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 27605 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$63,267

Median Home Value

$440,300

Median Rent

$1,577/mo

Population

6,121

College Educated

73.2%

Homeownership

31.8%

Avg Commute

22.2 min

Poverty Rate

17%

Median Age

31.8

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Vernon Malone College and Career Academy Raleigh, NC 9.0
East Bladen High Elizabethtown, NC 8.8
Elkin High Elkin, NC 8.7
Research Triangle High School Research Triangle Pk, NC 8.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Raleigh Charter High School

What grades does Raleigh Charter High School serve?

Raleigh Charter High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Raleigh Charter High School?

Raleigh Charter High School has an enrollment of approximately 560 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Raleigh Charter High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Raleigh Charter High School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Raleigh Charter High School rank in NC?

Raleigh Charter High School ranks #25 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Raleigh Charter High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Raleigh Charter High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Raleigh Charter High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Raleigh Charter High School has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 97% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Raleigh Charter High School a charter school?

Yes, Raleigh Charter High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Raleigh Charter High School a Title I school?

No, Raleigh Charter High School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
64 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
49 Some Transit
Bike Score
47 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
560
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Wake County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.3%
4-Year Graduation
95%+

District

Raleigh Charter High School
District Enrollment
560
Schools in District
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,122
District Rank
#1 of 1

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