Raleigh Charter High School

We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry,
and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry
are equal in value no matter what their color.

- Maya Angelou, American poet

Diversity: A diverse community includes members from a variety of ethnic, racial, religious, geographic and economic backgrounds.

Raleigh Charter High School does not discriminate against any person in admission, employment, or otherwise because of race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sex, or age in violation of existing state or federal law or regulations.

The Charter for our High School states that our goal is to “graduate citizens of the world”.

Who Are We?

Raleigh Charter High School is committed to creating a school environment which is culturally rich and reflective of the community in which our students, faculty, and staff live. The RCHS Diversity Initiative Committee, which is composed of faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and board members, seeks to increase the diversity of our student body and faculty. Committee members include faculty, staff, students, parents, alumni and board members. We believe that our efforts will broaden our range of talents and experiences and strengthen the quality of our academic program.

Interested In Helping?

We welcome your suggestions and advice. Use the link below to contact members of the committee with your comments and suggestions. Regular public meetings of the Diversity Initiative Committee are announced in the Phoenix News. Click here for The Phoenix News

Diversity Initiative Committee Chair
Jacqueline Hawkins-Morton Email Me

The Diversity Initiative Committee:

• Is involved recruitment efforts for new applicants. We are a Charter School with open enrollment by lottery (determined by state law). Our student body will reflect our applicant pool. We encourage applications from ALL students who are interested in a college preparatory high school experience.

• Seeks to maintain a school culture that includes an appreciation of differences and a respectful learning experience for all students.

• Acts as a resource for networking, education and public relations.

Are There More Special Features?

• Clubs provide many opportunities for students to express their interests and opinions in a supportive atmosphere. Clubs meet during lunch and after school. The Melting Pot is one student led group which addresses diversity issues. Student Clubs

• Flex Day and Citizenship Days are key innovations of RCHS, and allow teachers and students to explore topics which address diversity issues, including visits to houses of worship, Civil Rights exercises, Spanish immersion programs, community service and tutoring activities. We believe that students learn more when they are active, social, and creative learners.

• We also offer a unique curricula including courses in Minority and Women’s Studies, Modern African Seminar, Modern Latin American Seminar, and Systems Theory.

• Several aspects of RCHS, including our small size, make our school an especially friendly place to learn. Please visit our Student Life Page.

Faculty Recruitment

We recognize that diversity is important among our faculty and staff as well as among our students. Please check our Job Openings Link: Job Openings.

What is the Application Procedure?

Admission to RHCS is by public lottery. To enter the lottery, students must complete an application by deadline and meet our math requirement. Click here for details on applying to RCHS. Application Page