Methodist Home

For more than 100 years, Methodist Home for Children (MHC) has provided care for North Carolina's youth and families.
Founded in 1899 as a traditional campus-based orphanage in Raleigh, MHC is now a community-based agency active throughout North Carolina, especially in the central and eastern regions.
MHC provides an array of programs and services to ensure that children grow up in safe, loving homes, educate parents and caregivers about how best to nurture children and young adults, help young people navigate adolescence and work to eradicate the social and family problems that lead to abuse, neglect, family disruption, and child abandonment.

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Methodist Home ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute
School History

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-10
Year Founded
1899
School Calendar
School Motto
'Every child deserves a chance.'

Student Body

Total Students
9 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
75%
State avg.: 23%
Students by Grade
Methodist Home Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Methodist Home often compared to?
Methodist Home is often viewed alongside schools like Calvary Baptist Church School, The Epiphany School Of Global Studies by visitors of our site.
What is Methodist Home's ranking?
Methodist Home ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Methodist Home?
The application deadline for Methodist Home is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in North Carolina is $12,527 for elementary schools and $13,903 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in North Carolina is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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