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and the surrounding area. The school actively pursues diversity among its board, staff and student population. It offers busing services, and provides lunch and uniform assistance to families who qualify. Also offers before- and after-school programs. Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 1,060 Student/Faculty Ratio 15:1 Special Requirements Open application and enrollment. If the number of applications exceeds available spots for a particular grade, the state requires a random lottery be conducted to determine admission. Open enrollment begins in January and February, with lottery in early March. KESTREL HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOL Elementary and Middle: 4700 S. Alston Ave. 919-484-1300; kestrelheights.org Focus A small, diverse and inclusive learning community that empowers its scholars to sharpen academic knowledge, demonstrate creative expression and expand leadership abilities to prepare for success in high school, college and beyond. Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 505 Student/Faculty Ratio 19:1 KIPP DURHAM COLLEGE PREPARATORY 1107 Holloway St.; 919-973-0285; kippnc.org Focus A dynamic and beloved school community where excellence in all aspects is the standard.
The school joyfully educates its students with the academic, social and character skills necessary to take their chosen place in the world and leave it better than they found it. Along with families and staff, students are part of a positive and collaborative learning and social environment that fosters preparedness, resilience, integrity, discipline and excellence. Grades K-3; 6-8 Total Enrollment 391 Student/Faculty Ratio Varies by grade level. MAUREEN JOY CHARTER SCHOOL 107 S. Driver St.; 919-908-1600; joycharter.org Focus To develop the whole child through highquality instruction, school-community partnerships and the promotion of a positive self-identity. Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 643 Student/Faculty Ratio K, 16:1; Grades 1-3, 22:1; Grades 4-8, 24:1 Special Requirements Application released in December; lottery in March. RESEARCH TRIANGLE CHARTER ACADEMY 2418 Ellis Rd. 919-957-7108; researchtrianglecharteracademy.org Focus Delivering a strong academic foundation while fostering character development and community involvement.
The school emphasizes a balanced approach to education, combining rigorous academics with extracurricular opportunities to support the holistic development of its students. Grades K-8 Total Enrollment 729 Student/Faculty Ratio K, 20:1; Grades 1-8, 25:1 Special Requirements Lottery. RESEARCH TRIANGLE HIGH SCHOOL 3106 E. NC Hwy. 54 Focus Provides globally competitive STEM education by pioneering models of teaching and learning while also having a strong arts department to support all students and their passions. Grades 9-12 Total Enrollment 573 Student/Faculty Ratio 14:1 Special Requirements Lottery. VOYAGER ACADEMY Elementary: 4210 Ben Franklin Blvd.; Middle: 101 Hock Parc Ln.; High: 4302 Ben Franklin Blvd. 919-433-3301; voyageracademy.net Focus Project-based learning. Grades K-12 Total Enrollment 1,355 Student/Faculty Ratio 18:1 Special Requirements Applications accepted online Jan. 1-Feb. 28; lottery held in March. CHM
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