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Durham School of the Arts
PublicHighGrades 6–12Virtual
401 North Duke Street, Durham, NC 27701 · (919) 560-3926 · Part of Durham Public Schools
Students
1,764
Students per teacher
18:1
Free or reduced lunch
99%
Setting
City
Grades
6–12
What stands out about Durham School of the Arts
- School Grade A−: near the top of North Carolina’s public schools
- Math proficiency 8 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 20 pts above the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency50%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts67%
State average 47.2%
Location
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401 North Duke Street, Durham
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6217
Grade 7235
Grade 8242
Grade 9347
Grade 10304
Grade 11233
Grade 12186
Enrollment over time
1,869’20
1,763’21
1,705’22
1,767’23
1,764’24
Down 5.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 35%Hispanic 31%Black 25%Two or more races 7%Asian 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.