Admissions
We are a community of learners with varied backgrounds. Those who are willing to work hard will be able to take on the challenge of an RTHS education. Those who are ready to learn from RTP STEM experts and Triangle arts and humanities experts will find RTHS a truly engaging and rewarding place to learn.
Application Opens: Monday, January 6, 2025
Application Closes: Thursday, March 6, 2025
Lottery Date: Monday, March 17, 2025
SCHOOL BROCHURE & APPLICATION ROADMAP
family tours
Families can schedule time to visit RTHS to view the school, get information about classes, culture, and activities, and ask questions. Families must contact Deirdre Lewis, Student Services Coordinator, at dlewis@rthighschool.org or (919) 998-6757 x229 to schedule. Registration is required to attend. Each session lasts one hour. If you need language interpreting services or mobility accommodations for your tour, please specify that when reaching out.
Family tours are reserved for rising 9th and 10th grade students. Other prospective families are invited to join us for our Open House on January 28, 2025 (see below).
January 2025
10 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
Wed., 1/15
Wed., 1/22
Wed., 1/29
February 2025
10 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
Wed., 2/5
Wed., 2/12
Wed., 2/19
Wed., 2/26
March 2025
10 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
Wed., 3/5
open house
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | 6-7:30 p.m.
Parents and prospective students are invited to visit RTHS for an evening open house. During this time, families can experience the school on a self-guided tour, getting information about classes from select teachers and students, previewing the culture and activities by meeting club leaders and athletics staff, and asking questions with our school administrators and support staff.
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. Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, RTHS may refuse admission to any student who has been expelled or suspended from a public school under G. S. 115C-391 until the period of suspension or expulsion has expired.
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