Research Triangle High School

Research Triangle High School

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
3106 E NC Hwy,  Durham, NC
4.0
3.7
577 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Eric Grunden
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
74.5%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
74.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
660
Verbal
650
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
30
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
70.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
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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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
146:1

Student Diversity

Male
59.3%
Female
40.7%
White
41.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
17.5%
Black
14.6%
Hispanic
13.4%
Two or more races
11.9%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#4 Best Charter HS in North Carolina
#6 Best Public HS Teachers in North Carolina
#20 Best College Prep Public HS in North Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
North Carolina State University 223 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 210 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 167 Students
Appalachian State University 95 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 90 Students
Duke University 86 Students
East Carolina University 78 Students
Elon University 73 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 65 Students
Wake Forest University 58 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 63 Students
Biology 52 Students
Computer Science 51 Students
Psychology 39 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 34 Students
Engineering 32 Students
Political Science and Government 25 Students
Mechanical Engineering 23 Students
Economics 21 Students
Chemistry 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 50 Reviews
3.0 Junior
4/28/2025
Research Triangle High School is a pretty small school composed of around 600 people. This creates good teacher to student ratio. The community diverse and many are able to find their own groups. Though we have many clubs, not a lot of them have active involvement. Sports do not go very far and the facility is small and we don't have a gym.
4.0 Senior
4/15/2025
Overall this is a great school. If you are looking for the typical high school experience with football, then I would not go here. If you are looking for a school who can prepare you for research, internships, and college, this is the place to go.
5.0 Senior
9/29/2024
I've enjoyed the past 3 years at RTHS. The teachers are super friendly, extremely supportive, and helpful in every aspect of the word. I have no doubt that some of the friendships I have made here will last for life.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 38 Reviews
1.0 parent
2/27/2023
i just dot like this school at all.!!!!!
1.0 parent
12/7/2022
RTHS is a beautiful school but the new principal has turned the school into a very difficult place for teachers and students.Students and teachers have no say in what happens at the school, and there are constant changes being made without the knowledge of students and teachers.
2.0 parent
1/4/2022
We have been at the school for 5 years. The principal’s leadership was great back in 2017/2018. He lost key leaders and it turns out they were the reason the school was a gem. We can see a very real change toward authoritarian leadership. It’s a lesser version of Durham School of the Arts, basically...
5.0 parent
8/9/2020
My daughter came in as a freshman and did well. It was a change as it was a new way of learning but they are aware of that and build the learning curve into the curriculum. I think the framework of their style of teaching allowed them to have a much easier transition when the COVID-19 Pandemic hit a...

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Research Triangle High School is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 located at 3106 E NC Hwy in Durham, NC. The school has a total enrollment of 577 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 74.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. Research Triangle High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.64, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1320 and an ACT score of 29. Discover additional schools in the area, like Voyager Academy, Woods Charter, Wake EC of Information & Biotechnologies, and more. Learn more about what Durham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Research Triangle High School.

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