Admissions
2026-2027 Admissions
The application for 2026-2027 closes on February 27, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
All rising high school (9th-12th), NC domiciled families are invited to apply.
RTHS does not accept mid-year transfer students.
All students must apply to attend for the following year.
SCHOOL BROCHURE & APPLICATION ROADMAP
Admissions Events
Tours with Student Ambassadors
Open to Rising High Schoolers & their Parents/Guardians Only
Register Here
Tour the RTHS Campus in a group with a RTHS Student Ambassador. While on your tour, look into classrooms, see common spaces, hear stories about the best experiences of RTHS, and ask questions along the way. The tour will start with a 10-minute presentation by an RTHS Admin staff member.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 – 10 a.m.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 – 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 – 10 a.m.
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 – 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 – 10 a.m.
Tuesday, December 16, 2025 – 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 – 10 a.m.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 – 10 a.m.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 – 1:30 p.m.
8th Grade Class Visits
Open to Current 8th Grade Cohorts
Counselors – Register Here
Tour the RTHS Campus with our RTHS Student Ambassadors. While on your tour, look into classrooms, see common spaces, hear stories about the best experiences of RTHS, and ask questions along the way. The tour will start with a 10-minute presentation by an RTHS Admin staff member.
Each date has a capacity of one school with an unlimited number of 8th graders (1:10 chaperone ratio required).
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 – 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 – 10 a.m.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 – 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 – 10 a.m.
Topic Webinars with RTHS Staff
Open to Anyone
Register Here
Join us for our webinars, an engaging online series designed to inform prospective families on specific areas of interest at RTHS. Throughout these sessions, our expert speakers will share insight and examples and answer questions to help you decide if RTHS is the right fit for your student.
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 6 p.m. – Understanding the RTHS Application & Lottery
Thursday, November 13, 2025, 6 p.m. – The Flipped-Model and Project Based Learning in the RTHS Classroom
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 6 p.m. – The Differences – Traditional Public School, Public Charter School, and Private School
Thursday, December 11, 2025, 6 p.m. – Supporting Your Learner – Special Services, IEP/504 Plans, and In-Classroom Resources
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 6 p.m. – Visual, Performing, and Digital Arts
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 6 p.m. – TerrorBytes Robotics
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 6 p.m. – Athletics
Thursday, February 5, 2026, 6 p.m. – Course Offerings, Pathways, and the High School GPA
Thursday, February 12, 2026, 6 p.m. – AP Courses for Rigor & College Admissions
Thursday, February 19, 2026, 6 p.m. – Behavior & Growth Support
Coffee Chats with RTHS Communities
Open to Parents/Guardians
Register Here
Take a break and join us for Coffee Chats, our panel and Q&A sessions designed to spark meaningful conversations and answer those burning questions. The session will start with a panel discussion answering questions submitted by attendees during registration, then the floor will open up to additional questions.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 8:30 a.m. – RTHS Counselors
Wednesday, Janauary 21, 2026, 8:30 a.m. – The Exceptional Children’s Department
Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 8:30 a.m. – Current RTHS Families
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 8:30 a.m. – The Athletics Department
Annual Open House for Prospective Families
Thursday, January 29, 2026 | 6 p.m.
Open to Everyone
Register Here
We’re excited to invite all rising high schoolers and their families to our Open House — an opportunity to explore what makes our school a place to learn, grow, and thrive. During this event you will 1) tour our campus and see our classrooms, labs, and student spaces, 2) meet our teachers and staff to learn about courses and programs, 3) hear from current students about the student life and clubs, and 4) get answers to your questions about enrollment, academics, and extracurriculars. Whether you’re curious about our curriculum, our community, or what daily life looks like here, our open house will help you envision your high school journey with us.
Accepted Families Night
April 2026
Open to Families Who Have Accepted Their Offer to RTHS
A Link to Register is Coming Soon!
We’re thrilled to invite all newly accepted students and their families to our Accepted Families Night — a special event designed to celebrate your acceptance and help you feel right at home at RTHS. Join us for an evening of connection, information, and fun as you 1) meet fellow accepted students and families, 2) get to know our teachers, counselors, and administrators, 3) learn more about next steps in preparing for the school year, 4) explore our campus with self-guided tours of classrooms, labs, and student spaces, and 5) ask questions about academics, extracurriculars, and student life. This is your chance to start building relationships, get your questions answered, and see firsthand what makes RTHS such a welcoming and vibrant community.
Who can apply to RTHS?
To apply to Research Triangle High School your student must be a rising high schooler (rising 9th – 12th grade) and reside in North Carolina. Seats are offered to rising 10th – 12th graders depending on availability.
At RTHS, any child who is qualified under the laws of the state for admission to a public school is qualified for admission to a charter school. In order to apply to a charter school, a parent or guardian must be physically living – “domiciled” – in the state of North Carolina at the time of application. Non-domiciled families must wait until having moved to NC to apply to the school.
Our admissions and and enrollment policies can be found here: RTHS Admissions and Enrollment Policy (updated as of 01/2025)
If you have any questions, please email admissions@rthighschool.org