Kestrel Heights School

This school is great I have a sixth and eighth grader and one that graduated last year the middle school and the High school both are great and you won't find any better in durham.
--Submitted by a parent

We love this school. The academics, teachers, and family feel makes this school top notched. We have never experienced a school where everyone has every child's best interest at heart. This school is by far the best thing to happen to the Triangle area. Totally recommend this school to those who are looking for a school that will put your child first.
--Submitted by a parent

Great School! Best middle school in Durham! They do more for kids with less money then the traditional schools.
--Submitted by a parent

We currently have both a 7th and 10th grader at Kestrel. We've been thrilled with the quality of the teachers both have encountered over the past 3 years since we moved to Durham. The focus on academics, with a clear expectation of each student learning to their potential, is as strong as any private school we've encountered in the past. Our kids have had some great teachers in DPS, but the behavioral expectations at Kestrel provide a calm and consistent learning environment. As both the curriculum extra curricular offerings continue to expand, Kestrel is quickly on its way to 5 stars!
--Submitted by a parent

Even though my child struggled, Kestrel has very caring teachers. They may not be able to fix all of the problems yet they really go above and beyond to help solve problems and work with the parent. When a problem arise it is good to know that you can speak with either principal and get results. Also I love the dress code.

I have two children now at Kestrel and one that was at Kestrel a few years ago and is now at a larger local high school. Kestrel has been great. Teachers take a great interest in the kids and work closely to help them along. The school now has a new physical plant which they have been in for almost 2 years now. The new facilities have made a world of difference. The kids are proud of their school. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
--Submitted by a parent

Very Good School. Small Classes; Teacher(s) willingness to teach harder courses and offer tutoring. Receptive and hard working staff. Growing school with eventual AP courses and a variety of high school sports. Very culturally diverse and supportive school. Strong PTSO. Test Scores are rising in a sustainable manner. Long-term success is more important than short-term. High school students are being prepared to compete in any collegiate environment. An elementary school is being proposed for future growth. Overall, great school!
--Submitted by a parent

Kestrel Heights is a Charter school that care about if there students are going to pass their grade ,they tends to the students needs,finally we go on end of year feild trip and no other school does that exspecially piblic schools
--Submitted by a parent

The teachers are understanding, and can get along well.
--Submitted by a parent

kestrel is more then a school. its a family. its aplace where we are free to learn grow and explor. they do not treat students like a number they give all they can to each and everyone of them they do not give up on kids and they do not give in. this should be the model for all schools. i feel truley blessed to be part of this family! i love all my kestrels!!! GOOOOO HAWKS!
--Submitted by a student