503 Cole St
Raleigh, NC 27605

I am the parent of 2 BHS graduates who were accepted into UNC and NC State, the 2 largest schools and both prestigious regionally and nationally. These schools accept < 20% of applicants. Their experience at a larger school on a block schedule similar to college courses readied them for college. They both took a variety of AP classes, and their friends in the IB program did well and were admitted to top-flight schools as well. Broughton is a real community, with families across the socio-economic spectrum, and recognizes students across all abilities with the prominent Caps on a Roll program. I found the teachers to be professional, engaging with parents, and supportive of students without hand-holding them.

Our experience with this school is that there is very little warmth or joy here. Kids are expected to immediately start functioning as adults on day one in 6th grade. There is no “transition”. Lockers are not allowed, bathroom breaks not allowed between classes (kids must raise their hand and go during class), assigned seats at lunch, 15 minutes for lunch. Because of this rigid system our kids have found very little time to be able make new friends or even speak with their old friends from elementary. Some teachers give inordinate amounts of busy work for homework. When bringing these issues to the principal we are met with an attitude that it’s our problem. She is ex military. There are a few great teachers, so it’s not every single staff member, but the overall feeling is one of rigidity and lack of trust in the kids or space to relax into enjoying school. Our well-behaved kids are very unhappy there.

I have had the privilege of having my child attend Partnership for the past two years and I can confidently say that it has been one of the best experiences for my child. The teachers at this school truly go above and beyond in making sure that each and every student feels valued and supported in their learning journey.The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to our education system, but Partnership did an incredible job in handling the transition to virtual school. From the moment the decision was made to switch to virtual learning, they were well prepared and organized, making the transition seamless as possible for both students and parents.From the moment my child stepped into the classroom, they felt welcomed and part of a larger community. The teachers take the time to get to know each student and understand their individual needs and strengths, which has helped my child feel confident and secure in the learning environment.One of the things I love most about this school is the focus on fun while learning. The teachers have a way of making even the most challenging subjects engaging and enjoyable for the students. This has helped my child become more excited about learning and has encouraged them to want to know more about the world around them.I highly recommend Partnership for any parent who is looking for a school that truly cares about their child's growth and development. The teachers are simply amazing, and my child has grown so much since starting at this school. Thank you Partnership for creating such a positive and nurturing environment for our children!

This school is a terrible choice for parents and students looking for a supportive teachers. Teachers will rarely listen to or try to understand a student's point of view. The administration will ignore many student concerns without any investigation unless parents interfere. Many of the work handed is just busy work and rarely has an impact on student learning. There are some helpful teachers but there are even more cruel teachers. It's incredibly hard to fix grades that a student didn't deserve without parental interference. The courses offered are very restrictive as well.

I have had an amazing experience as a student at this school. This has made me not only ready for college but also the professional world. Throughout my four years here I was able to grow and learn through the help of the incredible students and staff. I can't wait to see what Wake STEM becomes.

While we have had a few bumps getting our boy engaged, the leadership have been great partners with looking at options. This school is a college prep school so there is not an emphasis in the Arts, but more a focus on core curriculum. We love that there are male teachers teaching our boy as they provide examples of strong role models. We love the uniforms!

All teachers are very attentive and helpful especially Principal Baker during this pandemic. We are very lucky to belong to a school who treats the children as their own.