Durham Academy

3501 Ridge Road, Durham, NC, 27705-0277 - View a map of this schoolMap

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Durham Academy is an independent, coeducational day school with 1,135 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The school was founded in 1933 as the Calvert Method School. Durham Academy's mission is to provide each student with an education that will enable him or her to live a moral, happy and productive life. The development of intellect is central to such a life and, thus, intellectual endeavor and growth are the primary work of the school.The acquisition of knowledge; the development of skills, critical judgment and intellectual curiosity; and increased understanding are the goals of the school's academic program. Durham Academy believes that enhancing the spirit of community among faculty, students and parents is essential to the achievement of its goals. The faculty approaches each student as an individual, and the school encourages close personal relationships fostered in an atmosphere of trust, respect for individual differences and appreciation for the racial, cultural and religious diversity in our society. In addition, Durham Academy offers extensive opportunities in athletics, fine arts and community service. Durham Academy is committed to helping each student achieve personal growth in an atmosphere that is both supportive and challenging....

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Durham Academy
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools
State or regional independent school association
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1933
County Durham County, NC
Student Body
Total Students 1128 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(NC) School Avg.
% Students of Color 27% 18%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 38 students
Kind - 64 students
Grade 1 - 68 students
Grade 2 - 72 students
Grade 3 - 71 students
Grade 4 - 71 students
Grade 5 - 82 students
Grade 6 - 94 students
Grade 7 - 91 students
Grade 8 - 95 students
Grade 9 - 100 students
Grade 10 - 95 students
Grade 11 - 93 students
Grade 12 - 94 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 153 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 50%
Average Class Size 15
Number of AP Courses 20
Average SAT score 1977
Classroom dress code Casual
This School
(NC) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:10 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 179 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Dec. 3 / Jan. 17
Tuition Notes $11,640 - $18,700
Acceptance Rate 41%
Head of School Mr. Ed Costello
Admissions Director Ms. S. Victoria Muradi
Admissions Associate Ms. Lori Reade
Sport
Total Sports Offered 13
 
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryDance
Field HockeyGolf
LacrosseSoccer
SoftballSwimming
TennisTrack and Field
Volley Ball 
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 38
 
Extracurriculars
Amigos de Hope Valley SchoolAnimal Shelter Club
Anime ClubCavalier Newspaper
Cavs ClubCelebrating Students' Identities (CSI)
Change for ChordomaChess Club
Dance TeamDebate
DebateDurham Student Connections Tutoring Club
ExurbiaFrancophone Film Club
Friday Night Film ClubGay Straight Alliance (GSA)
Go Green ClubHabitat for Humanity
I ClubIndian Dance Club
International ClubInvisible Children
Kenya KidsLa Palapa
Linguistics ClubLunchtime Music Groups
MS 150 ClubMake a Difference (MAD) Club
Math TeamModel United Nations
Nicarauga ClubOutdoor Club
Red Cross ClubRonald McDonald House Club
Student AmbassadorsSustain Foundation Club
Uganda ClubWiser Club

School Notes:

  • Durham Academy is an independent, coeducational day school with 1,135 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The school was founded in 1933 as the Calvert Method School. Durham Academy's mission is to provide each student with an education that will enable him or her to live a moral, happy and productive life. The development of intellect is central to such a life and, thus, intellectual endeavor and growth are the primary work of the school.The acquisition of knowledge; the development of skills, critical judgment and intellectual curiosity; and increased understanding are the goals of the school's academic program. Durham Academy believes that enhancing the spirit of community among faculty, students and parents is essential to the achievement of its goals. The faculty approaches each student as an individual, and the school encourages close personal relationships fostered in an atmosphere of trust, respect for individual differences and appreciation for the racial, cultural and religious diversity in our society. In addition, Durham Academy offers extensive opportunities in athletics, fine arts and community service. Durham Academy is committed to helping each student achieve personal growth in an atmosphere that is both supportive and challenging.
  • Profile last updated: 07/16/2009

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School Zip (27705)
(NC) State Average
Population (Approximate) 40,713 people 8,047,333 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 51% 24%
Population Average Age 32 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 2.2 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $38,470 $43,285
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.6 rooms 5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 33 years old 31 years old
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