Endeavor Charter School

4879 1 World Way

School District

Endeavor Charter
Grade

K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

charter

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on February 02, 2025

We are lucky we won the lottery and our family can attend this school. We absolutely love it - the teachers are great, thorough and caring. The work is challenging for the kids, and they participate in homework and projects at a young age which is preparing them for their future curriculums and work-load. The parents are very active in the school, parents volunteering during every lunch, and running some of the events at the school. The facilities are new, clean and well-maintained. They also listen and the board will make decisions based on the best interests of the school/educational needs and desire of the parents. I am always raving to other parents about this school and grateful we are here.
Submitted by parent on January 13, 2025

My kids have been at Endeavor for 4 years now. The teachers have been excellent and engaged. If any additional help has been needed in a subject, the teachers and staff are happy to provide it.
Submitted by parent on December 20, 2024

We’ve been at Endeavor for 7 years with multiple children and have experienced each grade level and teacher team. Every year has been wonderful. Our children have grown in their depth of knowledge each year. Our oldest was well prepared for the next step in his education. It actually made high school feel easy. Extra support for speech and reading has have been helpful and progressive with children achieving requirements to end extra support. Teachers go above and beyond to welcome parents and correspond. Admin also is great at getting to know families, communicating, and makes decisions for what’s best for our school families instead of what’s best for an entire school district. We have been very happy with our overall experience at Endeavor.
Submitted by parent on March 04, 2024

Overall my family has had a great experience at Endeavor. There is a lot of family engagement and it is generally a well-rounded school.
Submitted by parent on December 22, 2023

Great School, prepares students well for high school. Caring and committed staff and teachers. Low class size and good student-teacher ratio. Middle school teaches student responsibility and accountability.
Submitted by parent on July 24, 2023

This school is very clique-y with both administration and parents. As other reviews stated, it's very apparent that financial status matters as well as who you know. My child was bullied almost the entire school year, nothing was done. As soon as he defended himself after MONTHS of enduring - he was punished as he wasn't the "popular" one. We missed open house due to their poor communication (they have none and don't care). I was told I could walk my child down to the room since he had no clue what was going on. When I entered the school, the director was rude and dismissive and told me I could not be there and swept him away before I could say bye. Those are a few happenings but I have tons more. This school has just been going downhill. Overall, they just do not care. Except for the nurse, she's a sweetheart.
Submitted by parent on January 11, 2022

Teachers and administrators are the best in Wake County. School community is active and engaged. Our three girls have had the best experience at Endeavor.
Submitted by parent on May 06, 2020

Overall, academically the teachers are great. However the lack of leadership deters from the academic experience.
Submitted by parent on May 01, 2019

Overall, we know that getting into ECS was the best thing for our kids' education. The hands-on, "We Learn by Doing" approach is a perfect fit for our kids. That being said, we strongly recommend that you stay away from the school politics (board, committees, PAWS, development, etc). Volunteer for lunch duty and cafe days and directly support your teachers, but steer clear of the snakes in the front office and on the board. The school will completely lose it's luster once you see what goes on behind the scenes.
Submitted by parent on August 07, 2018

absolutely terrible, my husband and i are considering switching schools, as are everyone else in my daughters class.
Submitted by parent on March 23, 2017

These most recent reviews have been interesting to read, but far from our experience here. This is our 5th year at Endeavor and we thank our lucky stars daily that we got in. I have a child who struggles academically and socially, and although he does not qualify for special services, he thrives here because of the support he receives from his teachers. This has been true for every single grade level. I have been contacted by the teachers when they recognized a problem, and I contact them when we have issues, and in both cases, the teachers and my husband and I collaborate to find a solution. Just as importantly, I have received positive emails from teachers when my son did something well, and on three occasions this year, actually received a call from a teacher to praise something my son did, while he was right there beside her to listen. You cannot put a price on that kind of commitment and caring. This school is special, and the overwhelming majority of people here agree, hence the low turnover. It is a community, and like anything else, you get out of it what you put in.
Submitted by parent on February 19, 2017

We felt unwanted in this school. This school cannot be called a partner for molding yourkids character. They are just concerned of their scores. They pushed kids too much especially if they know they have a potential which almost pressures the kids. Test scores are calculated in average and so for them they push those who are advance to get high scores so it adds higher scores. If you are not a social type of family dont go here. The principal is not helpful too. She'll make you feel uncomfortable.
Submitted by student on January 23, 2017

The teacher fail to make the crucial bonding connection with their students. Except Mr. Clemmons, Mr.Moreno and Mr. Wallace
Submitted by parent on May 14, 2015

We have had 2 kids who have attended Endeavor since 2008, and we have had a terrific experience! The school director and the entire administration are amazing leaders! This school has high academic standards, a real sense of community, and a devoted and caring faculty with lots of heart. As a parent, you will have many opportunities to participate and be involved in your child's education. Endeavor treats each child as an individual, and is the best public school experience you can find in Wake County. In addition, its brand new campus in southern Wake Forest is an attractive facility.
Submitted by parent on March 30, 2015

We were at Endeavor for a year and then pulled our 2nd grader out. Academically, the school does well in challenging all of the kids. We liked that a lot. What was completely missing was any attention to social and emotional development of the kids and their interaction with each other. Our daughter is smart, but slow to warm, and had a hard time connecting with the other kids. The teacher didn't notice until we brought it up. Also, as other reviewers have mentioned, this is an economically advantaged crowd and while we fit in that profile financially, we choose not to get all of the latest gadgets for our kids and follow all of the latest trends. That again, made it hard to fit it. We're at a different charter school now and our daughter absolutely loves it and is thriving.
Submitted by other on March 12, 2015

The administration is very weak Communication is not its best attribute. No follow-ups or return calls. No sense in complaining because you will be talking to a blind wall.
Submitted by parent on December 10, 2014

I have been an Endeavor parent for 4 years. I have 2 children that attend Endeavor and both started there in Kindergarten. Endeavor is an excellent schools with caring staff and administration. They value instruction and welcome parent volunteers. They have a very rigorous curriculum that challenges each student while meeting their needs simultaneously. Endeavor is continuously listed as one of the top performing schools in the county and Wake County is the largest school district in NC, and falls in the top 20 largest in the nation.
Submitted by parent on September 01, 2014

I m a parent of 3 children at Endeavor, grades 2, 3 & 5. I have been associated with schools for over 20 years and can tell you that Endeavor is the best! This is why: 1) Endeavor was founded on a principal that is universal & relates across all children. WE LEARN BY DOING at Endeavor means field trips ranging from the local dentist office to Space Camp in 6th grade. In the classroom it looks like vocabulary words set to motion & on the playground it looks like an athletic director that coordinates games EVERY DAY. 2) Endeavor was founded on the principal that parents & students are the driving force in the success of the school; so they listen. They hold quarterly common grounds meetings in an effort to provide a forum for parents to be heard. At Endeavor, change can happen & does happen. 3) Endeavor was founded on the belief that children of like minds should be taught together resulting in a leveled learning model. The levels can fluctuate throughout the year as they show mastery or need. Endeavor feels like home . A home where the director greets you at the front door, knows you by name & is holding the stop sign for afternoon carpool!
Submitted by parent on August 27, 2014

I have just started as a parent at Endeavor, so I cannot speak personally to the older grades. However, I have been very happy so far with our experience in K. The teacher is communicative and my child comes home happy and has already started learning! The school has been very welcoming. A parent volunteer with the PTA contacted all the new families and held special presentations for us. She has made herself available via email. Everyone smiles when you walk in the building and the office staff is always very warm and friendly. We are encouraged to come into the school frequently to volunteer, which is great. I have met a few parents in my child's class and everyone seems really nice. Finally, carpool runs very smoothly - and I have heard nightmares from other schools. Although my child is young, I have met some people with older children, and they have all been happy with their child's teachers and education. I don't feel like I can rate it 5 stars without having been through multiple grades, and since we are just in Kindergarten, we have a few years to go.
Submitted by parent on August 24, 2014

We are in our 4th year at Endeavor with our 3 children. We have experienced the younger grades through the middle school curriculum. I really appreciate the small school environment and the fact that I can be so involved in my children's education. I have never previously had such a good line of communication with my children's teachers and know that all of the teachers' goals are for my children's success. All of my children have been pushed academically and I feel my rising 9th grader is very well prepared for the rigors of high school. My children learn things their friends at other schools do not: grammar, public speaking, Spanish, etc. and I strongly feel that children do not slip through the cracks at Endeavor. Endeavor is a great school and we feel fortunate to have our children enrolled there.