Serving 498 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Arapahoe Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 498 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Arapahoe Charter School's student population of 498 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
498 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1997
School Rankings
Arapahoe Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arapahoe Charter School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1482 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)41%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
9%
24%
White
67%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-79%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arapahoe Charter School's ranking?
Arapahoe Charter School is ranked #1482 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Arapahoe Charter School often compared to?
Arapahoe Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pamlico County Primary, Fred A Anderson Elementary School, Pamlico County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Arapahoe Charter School?
The graduation rate of Arapahoe Charter School is 60-79%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Arapahoe Charter School?
498 students attend Arapahoe Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Arapahoe Charter School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arapahoe Charter School?
Arapahoe Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Arapahoe Charter School offer ?
Arapahoe Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Arapahoe Charter School part of?
Arapahoe Charter School is part of Arapahoe Charter School District.
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