Kestrel Heights School

Charter Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8

4700 S Alston Ave, Durham, NC

South Durham Neighborhood

3.4

3.9

423 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Richie Mitchell

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
44%

Reading Proficiency
53%

Average GPA
3.21

Academics

A-

Teachers

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA 3.21	Reading Proficiency 53%
Math Proficiency 44%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 14:1 Teachers 30	Full Time Teachers 30
Teachers in First or Second Year 7.3%

College Prep

AP Math Enrollment Low	AP Science Enrollment Average
Other AP Enrollment Low

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Low

Boys Athletic Participation

Low

Test Scores

Equity

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

215:1

Student Diversity

Male 51.9%	Female 48.1%
Black 57.3%	Hispanic 17.9%
White 10.1%	Two or more races 8.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander 5.9%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Athletics Program

This School’s Reviews

3.0 Senior

12/11/2016

I've been at Kestrel since 6th grade and now graduating next year. The teachers especially math can't really teach, and most of the teachers believe in giving "busy work". Certain classes I feel like I'm not really learning anything and as of right now I don't feel prepared for college at all. The people are very accepting and don't really look down on anyone & sports are doing extremely well other than that I won't call Kestrel a "College Preparatory" school because its not.

4.0 NicheUser

9/4/2016

I like the school because it is a smaller school and the class sizes are smaller. Students can get more help from the teachers.

4.0 NicheUser

9/4/2016

Academics are great! Workloads and schedules are balanced.

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5.0 parent

9/19/2024

I transferred my daughter over to Kestrel going into her 3rd grade year and my son started that same year in Kinder. That had been the first school that I was completely happy with and didn't feel like the whole experience was impersonal. The environment, the teachers, communications, EVERYTHING was...

5.0 parent

9/18/2024

My son is in kindergarten. I have to say I love this school. I love the small setting of the classroom making it easier for children to learn. The staff keep you updated about different things that's happening in school.

5.0 other

9/16/2024

My godson started kindergarten at Kestrel this Fall. We were concerned on his transition and how he would adjust, but no issues. The staff, his teacher and TA are exceptional. He loves the school and so do we. It was a great choice and we are pleased.

4.0 parent

9/14/2024

This is our second year at Kestrel Heights, and we have found that the school’s quality aligns with the level of engagement you bring as a parent. If you are proactive and advocate for your child's needs, you’ll likely have a positive experience. The teachers and administration are receptive and com...

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Average Home Value

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Median Lot Size

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% Renters

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Average Household Income

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Research Triangle High School

9th to 12th
Charter

A+

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North Carolina Durham County Durham 27713 South Durham

Kestrel Heights School is a charter school for students in grades K-8 located at 4700 S Alston Ave in Durham, NC. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 423 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 44% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. Kestrel Heights School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.21. The average home value in this area is $561,358. Discover additional schools in the area, like Research Triangle High School, The Institute Development Young Leaders, Lowe's Grove Middle, and more. Learn more about what Durham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kestrel Heights School.

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