Research Triangle High School
| Research Triangle High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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| , 27709 | |
| Information | |
| Type | Secondary Charter |
| Established | 2012 |
| Locale | Urban |
| Principal | Eric Grunden |
| Grades | 9-12 (planned) |
| Number of students | 420 (planned) |
| Website | researchtrianglehighschool.org |
Research Triangle High School is a planned independent public school located near the Research Triangle Park, set to open in August 2012. On 1 March 2012, its charter was approved by the North Carolina State Board of Education.[1]
Controversy
The Durham County School Board and the Durham City Council had both previously voted to oppose the charter, citing concerns of lower-income accessibility.[2] Proponents of the high school, however, explained that the school plans to target the area's diversity of race, gender, and economic background.[3]
A public forum held on 13 February 2012 allowed area residents to voice their opinions about the proposed charter. The response was generally positive.[4]
Notes
- ^ Ferral, Katelyn (2012-03-01). "N.C. Board of Education approves 3 Triangle charter schools, 9 statewide". The News & Observer. The McClatchy Company. Retrieved 2012-03-01.
- ^ Gronberg, Ray (2012-02-09). "Council votes to oppose RTP charter school". The Herald-Sun. Paxton Media Group. Retrieved 2012-03-01.
- ^ Blizzard, Pamela (2012-02-08). "A charter school that will reach out to help others". The News & Observer. The McClatchy Company. Retrieved 2012-03-01.
- ^ Owens, Adam (2012-02-13). "Public hears plans for proposed RTP charter school". WRAL News. Capitol Broadcasting Company. Retrieved 2012-03-01.