Serving 426 students in grades 9-12, Longleaf School Of The Arts ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Longleaf School Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Longleaf School Of The Arts's student population of 426 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Longleaf School Of The Arts ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Longleaf School Of The Arts is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#169 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
13%
21%
Black
16%
25%
White
61%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Longleaf School Of The Arts's ranking?
Longleaf School Of The Arts is ranked #169 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Longleaf School Of The Arts often compared to?
Longleaf School Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Wake Stem Early College High School, Apex Friendship High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Longleaf School Of The Arts?
The graduation rate of Longleaf School Of The Arts is 90-94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Longleaf School Of The Arts?
426 students attend Longleaf School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Longleaf School Of The Arts students are White, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Longleaf School Of The Arts?
Longleaf School Of The Arts has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Longleaf School Of The Arts offer ?
Longleaf School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Longleaf School Of The Arts part of?
Longleaf School Of The Arts is part of Longleaf School Of The Arts School District.
In what neighborhood is Longleaf School Of The Arts located?
Longleaf School Of The Arts is located in the Southwest Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 9 other public schools located in Southwest Raleigh.
School Reviews
5 2/21/2019
I never wanted to be a high-school teacher, bit as soon as I met the head of school, students, and parents, there is no where I''d rather be.
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