Durham School of the Arts

400 North Duke St, Durham, NC 27701 | (919) 560-3926
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Student Enrollment: 1,403
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
  • Enrolls 1,403 middle and high school students from grades 6-12
  • 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: Yes
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 400 North Duke Street, Durham, NC 27701
  • Principal or Admin: Dr David Hawks
  • Fax: (919) 560-2217
  • Website: www.dsa.dpsnc.net
School Operational Details
  • Magnet School
Additional School Details
Date School Opened: 30-JUN-95
School Program Type: Magnet
School Calendar Description: Modified
School Schedule: Semester
Accreditation Status: Southern Association of Colleges
College Board Number: 341050
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 1,403
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 92.7
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.1
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 591 (42.1%)
  • Females: 812 (57.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 68 (4.8%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 422 (30.1%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 490 (34.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Durham School of the Arts Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian40.3%
Black68849.0%
Asian362.6%
Hispanic18012.8%
White49535.3%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Durham School of the Arts
  Number Percent
6th Grade20314.5%
7th Grade20514.6%
8th Grade20614.7%
9th Grade23716.9%
10th Grade22015.7%
11th Grade16111.5%
12th Grade17112.2%
Graduation Information (2009)
Graduation Rate
School:
91.8%
District:
64.0%
State:
71.7%
Source: NC Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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