30 Of The Smartest Public High Schools In The US

29. Raleigh Charter High School

Raleigh Charter High School in Raleigh, North Carolina, has an average SAT score of 1370 and an average ACT score of 31. It has an enrollment of 561 students in grades 9-12. The student-teacher ratio is 13:1. Proficiency in mathematics and reading is 95%. The average graduation rate is 95%.

Raleigh Charter High School is a tuition-free, independent public school chartered by the State of North Carolina. The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is less than the state average of 16:1. At the school, college-bound students face a challenging academic setting. The lessons stress active, creative, and social learning. Six times a year, students have longer classes for greater in-depth simulations, laboratories, and projects. Twice a year, students are given four half-days to explore curricular subjects by way of a field experience. Students are also involved in the many resources of downtown Raleigh – social services, government, performing arts, and the international community. It is a place of opportunity for motivated students.