Charter School
Kestrel Heights Charter School
- B-Overall Grade
- Public, Charter
- K-8
- Durham, NC
- 81 reviews
- AcademicsB-
- DiversityA
- TeachersB+
Kestrel Heights Charter School Rankings
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Academics
- Cost of LivingB
- Good for FamiliesB+
- HousingB-
Median Household Income
$55,851
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,005
National
$949Median Home Value
$207,900
National
$184,700Students
Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
559
Free or Reduced Lunch
28%
- 79%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.14 responses
- 79%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.14 responses
- 93%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.14 responses
Teachers
- 58%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.12 responses
- 67%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.12 responses
- 83%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.12 responses
Kestrel Heights Charter School Reviews
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I've been attending Kestrel Heights since my freshman year and I love it. I've often questioned what my experience would've been like attending a regular public school, but I'm glad I didn't. Kestrel is a pretty small school, this allows students to really build relationships with their teachers, coaches, even our principals., and build real friendships with other students. Unfortunately, Kestrel Heights is being threatened to get closed down. Faculty, parents and majority of our students (even seniors) have been putting forth as much support as we can to help prevent the school from getting shut down. Like I said, I've been here for four years, even though I won't be here next year, I'd be devastated not being able to go back and visit old teachers and watch some of my fellow classmates grow into bright seniors. As we always say, once a Kestrel, always a Kestrel!
I loved the school, I went to kestrel from 6th grade to 12th. I think being a student at Kestrel for so long molded me into a more focused human being. We did a lot of different school activities vs other schools, such as reading day or art day. These days were dedicated to learning something new while having fun learning it. All types of talents surfaced every year and it made us more excited about going to school !It was sad to see it go but I’m glad the issues that needed resolving are getting the attention needed. A charter school is definitely a plus in my eyes. I felt left out for a while, not knowing how the semester schedule worked until college, or what it was like to go to the schools home football games (we didn’t have a field, didn’t even have a team till my sophomore year ), I didn’t get the full “normal” high school experience. And I’m not mad at that. Kestrel had some great staff and better students.
I went to Kestrel Heights for my entire middle and high school career. I personally loved the school. My teachers and peers were all amazing and I thoroughly enjoyed myself there. Unfortunately, the school board got rid of the high school, but I know for a fact the elementary and middle school are amazing!