Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School

Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School is a small, alternative public charter school in Hollister, North Carolina, serving grades K-12 with a student population of 143. While the school has seen steady improvement in its graduation rates, it consistently underperforms the state average in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels.

Compared to the nearby Rocky Mount Preparatory school, another alternative public charter, Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School lags significantly in test scores. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics ranged from 15.4% to 35.3%, while Rocky Mount Preparatory's rates ranged from 17.3% to 46.7%. Similarly, in Reading, Haliwa-Saponi Tribal School's proficiency rates were 30% to 41.2%, compared to Rocky Mount Preparatory's 23.6% to 38.2%. This pattern of underperformance is concerning and may indicate the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student learning outcomes.

One potential factor contributing to the school's academic challenges is the exceptionally high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 97.78% to 98.04% over the past three school years. This suggests the school serves a population facing significant economic challenges, which may require additional resources and support to address the needs of this student population. However, the school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.9 to 12.3, could be a potential strength, as it may allow for more personalized attention and support for students.