Longleaf School of the Arts

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Longleaf School of the Arts ranks 231 st of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Longleaf School of the Arts is a public charter high school in Raleigh, North Carolina, serving 406 students in grades 9-12. This school is part of the Wake County Schools district, which is ranked 63 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Longleaf School of the Arts consistently outperforms the state average in End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with 84.6% of its students proficient or better in EOC English II compared to the state average of 59.7%. The school also performs particularly well for certain student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and Special Education students. Additionally, Longleaf has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12 to 13.4 students per teacher, which may contribute to its strong academic performance and ability to provide personalized attention to students.

While Longleaf School of the Arts has maintained a strong academic standing, ranking in the top half of North Carolina high schools for several years, its statewide ranking has declined from the top 25% in 2018-2019 to the top 35-40% in recent years. Compared to nearby schools like Needham Broughton High and Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy, Longleaf School of the Arts performs well academically, particularly in subjects like English II and Math III. However, some nearby schools, such as Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy, outperform Longleaf in certain areas, suggesting opportunities for improvement.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

322 Chapanoke Road
Raleigh, NC 27603

(919) 896-8164

District: Longleaf School of the Arts

SchoolDigger Rank:
231^st of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 406

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.3%

African American:

17.0%

Hispanic:

14.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Longleaf School of the Arts ranks better than 63.9% of high schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.58. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Longleaf School of the Arts is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (60.3%), African American (17%), Hispanic (14.5%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Longleaf School of the Arts is 13.4. (See more...)

Compare Longleaf School of the Arts employs 30.1 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Longleaf School of the Arts:

SchoolDigger ranks Longleaf School of the Arts 231^st of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Longleaf School of the Arts in the ranking list.)

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Longleaf School of the Arts:

SchoolDigger ranks Longleaf School of the Arts 63^rd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Longleaf School of the Arts

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Rank History for all students at Longleaf School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2015	76.20	55^th	531	89.6%
2016	64.42	89^th	507	82.4%
2017	65.06	106^th	476	77.7%
2018	66.64	115^th	469	75.5%
2019	74.41	73^rd	514	85.8%
2021	66.91	171^st	594	71.2%
2022	60.40	230^th	621	63.0%
2023	60.34	225^th	626	64.1%
2024	60.58	231^st	640	63.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Longleaf School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	61.95	84^th	349	75.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Longleaf School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.38	251^st	597	58.0%
2024	48.06	262^nd	613	57.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Longleaf School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	63.38	137^th	449	69.5%
2019	71.87	89^th	475	81.3%
2021	64.06	113^th	475	76.2%
2022	60.24	223^rd	594	62.5%
2023	55.58	253^rd	588	57.0%
2024	61.22	217^th	602	64.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Longleaf School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	74.52	51^st	349	85.4%
2019	71.11	49^th	364	86.5%
2021	95.73	5^th	334	98.5%
2022	80.82	28^th	330	91.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Longleaf School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	64.58	117^th	463	74.7%
2019	73.12	68^th	488	86.1%
2021	71.38	72^nd	481	85.0%
2022	53.74	243^rd	585	58.5%
2023	71.68	162^nd	602	73.1%
2024	54.44	244^th	607	59.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Longleaf School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	41.43	183^rd	359	49.0%
2019	53.12	105^th	369	71.5%
2021	66.53	51^st	364	86.0%
2022	52.55	154^th	430	64.2%
2023	40.87	224^th	434	48.4%
2024	57.25	129^th	437	70.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Longleaf School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	83.31	75^th	436	82.8%
2023	50.75	180^th	449	59.9%
2024	58.85	143^rd	454	68.5%

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Rank History for White students at Longleaf School of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	74.40	85^th	427	80.1%
2019	80.56	45^th	444	89.9%
2021	64.63	111^th	439	74.7%
2022	54.78	238^th	534	55.4%
2023	63.08	195^th	537	63.7%
2024	54.15	254^th	553	54.1%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Longleaf School of the Arts

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	118	22	5	7	0	0	6	158
2015	142	36	9	20	1	0	13	221
2016	194	55	10	26	2	0	13	300
2017	209	64	6	26	0	0	27	332
2018	207	64	2	32	0	0	28	333
2019	208	73	6	35	0	2	25	349
2020	220	73	3	31	0	2	20	349
2021	233	74	8	39	0	2	17	373
2022	240	61	10	46	0	1	18	376
2023	245	69	8	59	0	0	25	406

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Longleaf School of the Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	158	16.1	9.8	3.8
2015	221	18.0	12.2	3.6
2016	300	22.0	13.6	1.3
2017	332	24.0	13.8	11.7
2018	333	28.6	11.6	8.7
2019	349	28.1	12.3	97.1
2020	349	28.5	12.2	n/a
2021	373	30.5	12.2	n/a
2022	376	31.1	12.0	n/a
2023	406	30.1	13.4	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Longleaf School of the Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	158	16.1	9.8	3.8
2015	221	18.0	12.2	3.6
2016	300	22.0	13.6	1.3
2017	332	24.0	13.8	11.7
2018	333	28.6	11.6	8.7
2019	349	28.1	12.3	97.1
2020	349	28.5	12.2	n/a
2021	373	30.5	12.2	n/a
2022	376	31.1	12.0	n/a
2023	406	30.1	13.4	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Longleaf School of the Arts

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 73^rd of 514 High schools	Ranks 225^th of 626 High schools	21.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Longleaf School of the Arts)	69.6	70.3	0.7%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (Longleaf School of the Arts)	82.8	84.2	1.4%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (Longleaf School of the Arts)	43.6	45	1.4%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (Longleaf School of the Arts)	82.4	45	37.4%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	58.3	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	349	406	16.3%
African American	73	69	5.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	6	8	33.3%
Hispanic	35	59	68.6%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	208	245	17.8%
Two or More Races	25	25

Schools Near Longleaf School of the Arts

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Longleaf School of the Arts	Public, Charter	9-12	322 Chapanoke Road	Raleigh	27603	Wake County	Longleaf School of the Arts	Yes	No	No	No	(919) 896-8164	406	30	13.4		245 (60.3%)	69 (17.0%)	59 (14.5%)	8 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.2%)	60.6	231^st of 640 public high schools	63.9%		60.3	225^th of 626 public high schools	64.1%	6	70.6	84.6	40.3	40.3
Vernon Malone College and Career Academy	Public	9-12	2200 S Wilmington St	Raleigh	27603	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 856-8119	353	24	14.9	48.2%	80 (22.7%)	145 (41.1%)	97 (27.5%)	14 (4.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.5%)	76.4	149^th of 640 public high schools	76.7%		72.9	160^th of 626 public high schools	74.4%	11	70.1	77.9	67.4	72.9								$12,204	$705	$11,499
Garner High	Public, Magnet	9-12	2101 Spring Drive	Garner	27529	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(919) 662-2379	1,683	106	15.8	49.7%	507 (30.1%)	574 (34.1%)	509 (30.2%)	26 (1.5%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	61 (3.6%)	32.2	428^th of 640 public high schools	33.1%		35.4	396^th of 626 public high schools	36.7%	32	47.1	55.3	22.9	45.4								$8,960	$511	$8,449
Southeast Raleigh High	Public, Magnet	9-12	2600 Rock Quarry Road	Raleigh	27610	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(919) 856-2800	1,401	103	13.6	72.5%	85 (6.1%)	750 (53.5%)	499 (35.6%)	17 (1.2%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	46 (3.3%)	14.7	553^rd of 640 public high schools	13.6%		14.1	547^th of 626 public high schools	12.6%	6	17.1	36.5	25.1	37.9								$10,076	$731	$9,346
Central Wake High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1425 Rock Quarry Road	Raleigh	27610	Wake County	Central Wake Charter High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(919) 521-5067	220	6	36.6		26 (11.8%)	101 (45.9%)	80 (36.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.0%)	14.2	557^th of 640 public high schools	13.0%		23.8	488^th of 626 public high schools	22.0%	69	13.3	42.0	18.2	37.5
Ncvps	Public, Virtual	7-12	1017 Main Campus Dr	Raleigh	27606	Wake County	North Carolina Virtual Public School	No	No	Yes	No	(919) 513-8550	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy	Public	6-12	301 Ashe Avenue	Raleigh	27606	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 508-9088	350	22	16.1	30.3%	113 (32.3%)	131 (37.4%)	64 (18.3%)	22 (6.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.4%)	89.8	78^th of 640 public high schools	87.8%		88.2	87^th of 626 public high schools	86.1%	9	81.8	98.0	63.6	86.4	96.4	92.9	82.1	96.3	87.5	83.9	83.9	$11,659	$232	$11,427
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy	Public	6-12	567 East Hargett St	Raleigh	27601	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 664-5644	269	20	13.4	30.1%	73 (27.1%)	127 (47.2%)	37 (13.8%)	17 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.6%)	95.6	18^th of 640 public high schools	97.2%		90.7	61^st of 626 public high schools	90.3%	43	93.2	100.0		97.8	89.2	90.2	97.0	83.8	87.8	90.6	93.8	$12,691	$443	$12,248
Needham Broughton High	Public, Magnet	9-12	723 Saint Marys St	Raleigh	27605	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(919) 856-7810	2,128	121	17.5	30.4%	1,243 (58.4%)	440 (20.7%)	328 (15.4%)	44 (2.1%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	67 (3.1%)	56.2	253^rd of 640 public high schools	60.5%		62.2	215^th of 626 public high schools	65.7%	38	54.9	73.1	23.1	68.2								$9,028	$494	$8,535
Phillips High	Public	9-12	1923 Milburnie Rd	Raleigh	27610	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 856-7710	119	28	4.2	79.8%	17 (14.3%)	56 (47.1%)	39 (32.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.0%)	8.7	602^nd of 640 public high schools	5.9%		14.2	544^th of 626 public high schools	13.1%	58	22.9	28.1	10.0	31.8								$35,266	$881	$34,385

Frequently Asked Questions about Longleaf School of the Arts

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Longleaf School of the Arts ranks 231^st of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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How many students attend Longleaf School of the Arts?

In the 2022-23 school year, 406 students attended Longleaf School of the Arts.

What is the racial makeup of Longleaf School of the Arts?

Students at Longleaf School of the Arts are 60% White, 17% African American, 15% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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