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Durham Charter School

Durham, NC

School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

C grade for 2024–25, score 68.

Measure2022–232023–242024–25
GradeCCC
School performance score666268
School achievement score5955.159.7
Reading and math61.2%57.3%62%
English learner progress17.9%17.1%35.4%
Science, grades 5 and 889%84%89.3%
BiologyNot reported60.4%45.7%
Math, grades 3–869.8%68.5%70.2%
Reading, grades 3–851.7%49%56%
School growth score94.190.199.2
Growth statusExceededExceededExceeded
Math performance gradeBBB
Math performance score737073
Math growth score87.878.185.3
Math growth statusExceededMetExceeded
Reading performance gradeCCC
Reading performance score585763
Reading growth score85.687.992.4
Reading growth statusExceededExceededExceeded

The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.

Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

2.024 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.

Measure2022–232023–242024–25
Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students0.0000.0002.024

Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.

Discipline
State and federal reports

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

58.70 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.

Measure2022–232023–242024–25
Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students99.6868.2458.70

Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.

Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall507771
Suspended out of school4.7% · 245.2% · 40
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

777 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino75.3%
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White1.8%
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Black or African American21.4%
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Asian0.1%
x
Two or More Races1.4%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Teaching Approach

Updated 7mo ago

Durham Charter School describes its approach as academics-first, centered on a rigorous curriculum, consistent instructional practices, and high expectations for both behavior and achievement. It emphasizes a structured, small-school environment with effective teachers, while also developing character, building a supportive community, and providing access to arts, extracurriculars, and early college pathways.

School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
Calendar
Traditional
Title I
Y
Public school directory

NCES ID 370002302090

District
Durham Charter School
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
Yes
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
777 students
Teachers (FTE)
62.8

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