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New Admissions Partnership Announcement

We’re excited to share some good news! Research Triangle High School has officially signed a new articulation agreement with Sterling Montessori, strengthening an existing relationship and recognizing RTHS as a strong next step for students continuing their high school journey. Beginning with the currently open 2026–2027 admissions cycle, students enrolled at Sterling Montessori will receive priority lottery status in Group 4 when applying to RTHS.

US News Ranking

U.S. News and World Report released its annual ranking of the nation’s best high schools. We are pleased to announce that RTHS has ranked #22 of the top 50 High Schools in North Carolina. This accomplishment is a true testament to the hard work and dedication that all members of the RTHS Community have displayed over the past year. A special thanks to our staff, students and families for working together to make sure our school continues to be great.

Niche

We are proud to share that Research Triangle High School has been recognized by Niche.com in their 2026 Best Schools Rankings with several outstanding awards!

Our school earned recognition both statewide and nationally, including:

  • #2 Best Charter High Schools in North Carolina
  • #2 Best Public High School Teachers in North Carolina
  • #17 Best College Prep Public High Schools in North Carolina
  • #19 Best Public High Schools in North Carolina
  • #21 Best High Schools for STEM in North Carolina
  • #62 of 19,115 Best Public High School Teachers in America
  • #78 of 2,547 Best Charter High Schools in America

These honors reflect the hard work and dedication of our incredible teachers, staff, students, and families. Thank you for continuing to make our school community such a special place!

Research Triangle High School provides globally competitive Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education by pioneering models of teaching and learning.

The Impact

Chartered March 2012
Opened August 2012

I like being able to take notes on my own at home (while watching Flipped videos) because then I don’t have to slow down in class. I’m able to take in more information that way.

I’m comfortable here because I have teachers that care about me. I don’t feel left out…

I like how they offer AP classes or options – we had AP Biology and AP World Civ last year (9th grade). 

I like RTHS because the labs and the hands-on activities we do in class are really fun.

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As an independent public charter high school, we are accountable to the state and the public for the success of our students. We’re accountable to our community to maintain an intentional, diverse and thriving educational environment with our personalized learning model.

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