The School For Creative Studies
Durham, NC
C grade for 2024–25, score 61.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | C | C | C |
| School performance score | 57 | 59 | 61 |
| School achievement score | 50.6 | 53.1 | 54.1 |
| Reading and math | 44% | 47.2% | 45.8% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 30% | 26% | 22.9% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | Above 95% | 92.9% | 94.1% |
| English learner progress | 5.4% | 12.9% | Not reported |
| Math course rigor | Above 95% | Above 95% | Above 95% |
| Science, grades 5 and 8 | 70.9% | 72.1% | 62.7% |
| Biology | 40.6% | 45.3% | Not reported |
| Math, grades 3–8 | 35.3% | 42.2% | 46.4% |
| Reading, grades 3–8 | 50.8% | 51.3% | 45.7% |
| School growth score | 82.8 | 84 | 87 |
| Growth status | Met | Met | Exceeded |
| Math performance grade | D | D | D |
| Math performance score | 41 | 50 | 54 |
| Math growth score | 65.8 | 80.5 | 85.6 |
| Math growth status | NotMet | Met | Exceeded |
| Reading performance grade | C | C | D |
| Reading performance score | 58 | 58 | 53 |
| Reading growth score | 88.1 | 84.2 | 82.7 |
| Reading growth status | Exceeded | Met | Met |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
12.012 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 37.037 | 21.531 | 12.012 |
Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
201.20 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students | 284.60 | 260.77 | 201.20 |
Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.
Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.
U.S. Department of Education
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 558 | 423 |
| Suspended out of school | 16.5% · 92 | 13.2% · 56 |
| Suspended in school | 19.2% · 107 | 4.3% · 18 |
| Expelled | 0.0% · 0 | 0.0% · 0 |
Location
Rural, Fringe
Enrollment
438 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Updated 7mo ago
The School for Creative Studies describes an instructional approach centered on developing creativity, divergent thinking, communication skills, and real-world relevance, with students customizing learning through specialized coursework, partnerships, and other creative-economy experiences. Its materials also emphasize daily enrichment/intervention based on student data and growth needs, alongside Habits of Mind such as flexible thinking, innovation, metacognition, and continuous learning. (dpsnc.net)
- Calendar
- Year Round
- Title I
- Y
NCES ID 370126000531
- District
- Durham Public Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- Supplemental virtual
- Enrollment
- 438 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39.8
Sources
- North Carolina School Performance Grades · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Report Cards Profile · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Discipline Reports · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24