Excellent
#175 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 7% in state
Research Triangle High School
High School · Research Triangle High School · Research Triangle PK, NC
A charter high school in Research Triangle PK, NC where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 13453, Research Triangle PK, NC 27709
- Math 85% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 82% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Research Triangle High School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 17 points across the 13-year record (2013–2025) and has held near 84% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (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 Research Triangle High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low179/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27709; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Research Triangle High School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,481NCES 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.
Research Triangle High School is listed in Research Triangle High School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Research Triangle High School
Research Triangle High School is a public high school in Research Triangle PK, NC, part of Research Triangle High School, serving approximately 564 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #175 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Research Triangle High School
What grades does Research Triangle High School serve?
Research Triangle High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Research Triangle High School?
Research Triangle High School has an enrollment of approximately 564 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Research Triangle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Research Triangle High School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Research Triangle High School rank in NC?
Research Triangle High School ranks #175 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Research Triangle High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Research Triangle High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Research Triangle High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Research Triangle High School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Research Triangle High School a charter school?
Yes, Research Triangle High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Research Triangle High School a Title I school?
No, Research Triangle High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 564
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Durham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (919) 998-6757
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 27709)
- 0
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 27709; 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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