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Raleigh Charter High School challenges college-bound students in a creative and supportive atmosphere to become knowledgeable, thoughtful, contributing citizens.
1307 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27605
919-715-1155
Welcome to
Raleigh Charter High School!
News & Updates
Admissions for 2025-2026 School Year
The application window for 2025-2026 has closed and we are no longer accepting applications. Our admissions lottery was held on March 21. For more information, please visit our Admissions page.
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NC School Report Card
Performance Grade
Score History
2020-2021 Grade: N/A
2019-2020 Grade: N/A
2018-2019 Grade: A 97
2017-2018 Grade: A 96
Summer Office Hours
During the summer, the office has abbreviated hours. Need to stop by to pick up or drop something off? Check the schedule before you go!
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July 14 - 25: the school office will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Beginning July 28, the office open will be open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
Class Schedules & Back-to-School Information
All students should have received their course schedules for the 2025-2026 school year by June 27. Students who did not receive their schedules should check to see if they need to return textbooks and/or athletics uniforms. You can find reminders on all sorts of important Back-to-School Reminders here.
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Orientation Day will be held on Tuesday, August 12. Please note that this is a required day of school and all students must be at school for at least part of the day. View the Orientation Day Schedule and Checklist here.
Book Lists for 2025-2026
Click here for the 2025-2026 book list.
Books are available for purchase through Quail Ridge Bookstore online (use code RCHS) or at their store located at 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Road at North Hills in Raleigh. If you choose to order your book from Quail Ridge Books, RCHS will earn a 20% commission on book list purchases.
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Please use your student's course schedule to determine which books you may need to purchase. Financial assistance is available; please contact Sarita McIver.
Summer & Back--To-School Volunteer Opportunities
We may just be wrapping up one school year, but it's already time to start thinking about and planning for next year! Support from returning parents is an essential part of making sure we are ready for the new school year, from preparing our building over the summer to helping keep things running smoothly on the first few days of school. There are several days and areas where you can volunteer your time or bring an item to donate. Please sign up early so we can secure coverage for all areas.
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Please see the Sign Up Geniuses for more information about volunteer opportunities and to sign up to help. You are welcome to sign up for more than one shift! We appreciate your support!
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Saturday, August 9: Outdoor Buildings & Grounds Work Day (volunteer opportunity open to new & returning students & parents). Sign up here.
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Tuesday, August 12: Orientation Day Traffic Volunteers (volunteer opportunity open to returning parents). Sign up here.
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Tuesday, August 12: Orientation Day Phoenix Shop Volunteers (volunteer opportunity open to returning parents). Sign up here.
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Friday, August 29: Third Friday Pizza Sale & Club Fair (volunteer opportunity open to all parents) Sign up here.
Parking Permits for Students
Parking permits will be sold on the first day of school (August 12) in the Phoenix Parents Sales Room. All students who entered the lottery last spring will have first priority on parking space selection.
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8:00am - 11:30am Only students who entered the lottery may pay for and choose their space. If you do not arrive by 11:30am to purchase your permit, then a space will be assigned to you.
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11:30am - 3:00pm Remaining spaces will be sold first-come, first-served to those who did not enter the lottery.
The parking permit fee is $200. Each student purchasing a permit must have a driver's license by the end of 2025. Any student who plans to purchase a parking permit must bring a printed and signed parking permit application along with payment on the first day of school. Additional information and the application can be found on our Transportation page.
Show Your School Spirit: Order Phoenixwear Online!
Our new online store features everything from T-shirts to pajama pants to tote bags. You can even sport swag for your favorite RCHS athletics team with a large selection of items for each sport. Orders are processed “on-demand” which means the store is always open! You can choose to have your order shipped directly to your home for a fee or to school for free. Visit the Phoenix Parents page for more information and shop online here.
Arranging Carpools for 2025-2026
The carpool interest form is now active! Any new and returning families who wish to make new carpool arrangements for the 2025-2026 school year may submit information to our Carpool List by completing the Carpool Interest Form. More info is available on the Transportation page (under the "Students" tab) of this website.
Introducing the 2024 Phoenix Annual Newsletter!
Our 2024 Phoenix Annual Newsletter is here! This issue is full of photos and reflections from our 25th Anniversary celebrations held earlier this year as well as some highlights of recent student events. It has been a joy to see so many members of our community here to celebrate RCHS together over the past year. Our next 25 years are looking bright because of you! Read the newsletter here.
Job Opportunities at RCHS
Raleigh Charter High School is currently accepting applications for a part-time Men's JV Soccer Coach for the fall 2025 season. For information, please visit our Job Openings page.