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What do students at Longleaf School of the Arts actually talk about outside of class?
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Enrollment
405
High
STATE 761
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LONGLEAF SCHOOL OF THE ARTS·NCES 370033703282
Longleaf School of the Arts
322 Chapanoke Road, Raleigh, NC 27603 · (919) 896-8164 · Wake County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL405 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.7:1
32 FTE teachers
STATE 19.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 82%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 127 | 31% |
| Grade 10 | 104 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 100 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 74 | 18% |
Student demographics
56%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Where Longleaf School of the Arts ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In North Carolina | In Wake County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 405 | #372 of 598 | #29 of 39 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.7:1 | #17 of 473 | #1 of 37 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 55.6% | #305 of 474 | #34 of 37 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +21.6% | #26 of 164 | #3 of 13 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
405
+32 (+9%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
12.7:1
was 12.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 405 | 32 | 12.7:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 426 | 31.4 | 13.6:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 406 | 30.2 | 13.5:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 373 | 30 | 12.4:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 333 | 28.7 | 11.6:1 | 9% (29) |
| 2015-16 | 300 | 22 | 13.6:1 | 1% (4) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Longleaf School of the Arts.
Since 2017-18: students up 22% (333 to 405); teachers up 12% (28.7 to 32).
About Longleaf School of the Arts
Longleaf School of the Arts is a low-enrollment high school in Longleaf School of the Arts, located in Raleigh, North Carolina. It enrolled 405 students in grades 9 through 12 for the 2024-25 school year. Statewide, high schools in North Carolina average about 761 students each.
The school serves as its own district in federal records.
Longleaf School of the Arts is 63% White by enrollment. Other reported shares: 18% Black, 12% Hispanic, and 5% multiracial. The school's diversity index is 56%, meaning two students picked at random have a 56% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The school has about 12.7 students per teacher and 32 full-time-equivalent teachers. This ratio sits 6.9 below the 19.6:1 average for high schools in North Carolina.
Census estimates describe Wake County this way: the median household income is $105,768, 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Longleaf School of the Arts is one of 237 public schools in the county.
Vernon Malone College and Career Academy is the public school closest to Longleaf School of the Arts, about 1.2 miles away. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is City: Large: inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more. Charter status: Longleaf School of the Arts is a public charter school.
Enrollment at Longleaf School of the Arts grew 9% between 2020-21 and 2024-25, from 373 to 405 students.
Discussions about Longleaf School of the Arts may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Wake County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,178,653
Census ACS
Median income
$105,768
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
57%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
237
184,790 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Longleaf School of the Arts
- Longleaf School of Arts Remote AcademyElementary
Other schools in Raleigh
- Enloe HighHigh · 2,643 students
- Millbrook HighHigh · 2,498 students
- Leesville Road HighHigh · 2,411 students
- Athens Drive HighHigh · 2,156 students
- Needham Broughton HighHigh · 2,153 students
- Wakefield HighHigh · 2,065 students
Nearby schools
- Vernon Malone College and Career Academy1.2 mi · 348
- RISE Southeast Raleigh Charter School1.5 mi · 484
- Smith Elementary1.7 mi · 596
- Swift Creek Elementary1.7 mi · 310
- Fuller Elementary1.8 mi · 545
- Garner High1.9 mi · 1,670
Frequently asked questions
About Longleaf School of the ArtsHow large is Longleaf School of the Arts?
Longleaf School of the Arts enrolls approximately 405 students in grades 09-12.
Is Longleaf School of the Arts an elementary, middle, or high school?
Longleaf School of the Arts is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longleaf School of the Arts?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Longleaf School of the Arts is approximately 12.7:1 (32 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Longleaf School of the Arts?
Longleaf School of the Arts reports a student body of 63% White, 12% Hispanic, 18% Black, 2% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Longleaf School of the Arts?
Longleaf School of the Arts is overseen by Longleaf School of the Arts in Wake County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.