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Kestrel Heights School

4700 South Alston Ave.
Durham, NC 27713
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Kestrel Heights 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 29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 424 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Kestrel Heights School's student population of 424 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
424 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Kestrel Heights 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 Kestrel Heights School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2060 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Kestrel Heights School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kestrel Heights School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kestrel Heights School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Kestrel Heights School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Kestrel Heights School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Kestrel Heights School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Kestrel Heights School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
18%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Kestrel Heights School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
57%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Kestrel Heights School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
10%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Kestrel Heights School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Kestrel Heights School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Kestrel Heights School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Kestrel Heights School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Kestrel Heights School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kestrel Heights School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="sports">Sports
Total Sports Offered
12 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Dance, Soccer, Softball, Track, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volley Ball
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="extracurriculars">Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Model UN, Student Government

Arts and Music Programs:
Band
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">School Notes
  • Kestrel Heights School, located near the Research Triangle Park in Durham, is a public charter school established in 1998. Beginning in Fall 2017, the school will focus exclusively on elementary and middle school students with approximately 600 students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade.The Kestrel Heights team believes that all children can succeed. We provide a diverse and welcoming environment where academics are emphasized, creativity is celebrated, and children are encouraged to excel.By fostering a community with high expectations, modeling characteristics of responsible citizenship, and focusing on the development of the whole person, we aim to nurture lifelong learners.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kestrel Heights School's ranking?
Kestrel Heights School is ranked #2060 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Kestrel Heights School?
424 students attend Kestrel Heights School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Kestrel Heights School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kestrel Heights School?
Kestrel Heights School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kestrel Heights School offer ?
Kestrel Heights School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kestrel Heights School part of?
Kestrel Heights School is part of Kestrel Heights School District.

School Reviews
5   10/11/2022
This is a very gifted school many intelligent people attend this caring, loving, and welcoming school. I give it a five at rating because my children have come out very brilliant and well-rounded. They have learned how very social and sophisticated.
- Posted by Parent - Cristiano Ronaldo

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 424 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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