Serving 1,705 students in grades 6-12, Durham School Of The Arts ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Durham School Of The Arts ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Durham School Of The Arts is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Durham School Of The Arts is ranked #311 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Durham School Of The Arts?
The graduation rate of Durham School Of The Arts is 96%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Durham School Of The Arts?
1,705 students attend Durham School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Durham School Of The Arts students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Durham School Of The Arts?
Durham School Of The Arts has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Durham School Of The Arts offer ?
Durham School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Durham School Of The Arts part of?
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