Arapahoe Charter School

Arapahoe Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
9005 NC Highway 306 S,  Arapahoe, NC
3.6
4.1
475 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Thomas W Mccarthy
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
41%
Reading Proficiency
51%
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.66
Reading Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
41%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.3%
College Prep
Average ACT
22
Math
23
English
22
Reading
24
Science
20
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
45.8%
State Average
54.6%
Science
61.6%
State Average
68%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
276:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.5%
Female
46.5%
White
69.2%
Two or more races
13.2%
Hispanic
8.7%
Black
7.9%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 9 Students
North Carolina State University 9 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 9 Students
East Carolina University 7 Students
Western Carolina University 7 Students
Appalachian State University 6 Students
Campbell University 5 Students
North Carolina Central University 4 Students
University of North Carolina at Pembroke 4 Students
Pamlico Community College 4 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 7 Students
Mechanical Engineering 6 Students
Accounting 4 Students
Aerospace Engineering 3 Students
Cosmetology 2 Students
Creative Writing 2 Students
Aeronautics and Aviation Technology 2 Students
Astronomy and Astrophysics 2 Students
Aviation Management and Operations 2 Students
Engineering Mechanics 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 13 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
7/14/2022
Arapahoe Charter school is a very good school. It is very small, but that allows for more hands on education and opportunity to build better relationships with staff. My only complaint would be the lack of sports and AP classes. Because the school is so small there has not been enough interest in the sports they have tried to offer. They partner with Pamlico community college to offer their juniors and seniors free college classes, but that does not account for raising your GPO like AP classes does.
5.0 Alum
2/23/2020
I liked the small class sizes and the fact that the charter school could cap the number of students enrolled there. The dual enrollment program was also a big thing that drew me to Arapahoe.
3.0 Senior
6/30/2018
Arapahoe Charter School has provided me a number of educational opportunities that I may not have gotten at another local high school, and there are a small number of excellent teachers working there. That said, I have my qualms with it's poor administration, it's lack of sports (until this upcoming semester, with the start of Cross Country), and frequent disorganization. I do have hope that this school could live to it's full potential, and if I could give it a 3.5 out of ten I would.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/29/2020
I am surprised the school received such a low score. Arapahoe Charter really is a gem that many do not realize what a great opportunity their child may have here. I took my kids out of the public schools due to bullying, teachers and administration and enrolled them here, and it has been a great dec...
5.0 parent
1/9/2014
This school is wonderful! I can't say enough postivie things! My son has improved greatly in his confidence & learning! I'm concerned with his education not about diveristiy, sports, or ratios. I love how small the school is, I'd rather my child graudate high school w/ a class of 50 than 500 and wal...
5.0 parent
10/5/2013
This school was just approved to start high school. My son will be the first graduating class. He is in 9th grade and they will add a year. It is a small school. awesome music department. Currently the 9th grade has 20 students. They are not with each other all day and they do changes classes, they...
2.0 parent
3/6/2013
school is to small to offer classes according to level so students on 6th grade level are in class with students on a 3rd grade level.. holds kids back.. If one student gets in trouble whole class looses break.. Not enough advanced study.

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Arapahoe Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-12 located at 9005 NC Highway 306 S in Arapahoe, in the Arapahoe neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 475 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 41% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. Arapahoe Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.66, the graduation rate is 90%, and the average ACT score is 22. The average home value in this area is $465,441. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pamlico Christian Academy, Pamlico Christian Acadmey, New Bern Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Arapahoe has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Arapahoe Charter School.

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