Durham Academy

3501 Ridge Road, Durham, NC, 27705-0277
Durham Academy is an independent, coeducational day school with 1,162 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 (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1933
Student Body
Total Students 1162 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 29% (NC School Avg.: 22%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 164 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 70%
Average Class Size 15 students
Number of AP Courses 23 courses
Advanced Courses
AP Art History AP Biology
AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC
AP Chemistry AP Computer Science
AP English: Gothic Literature AP English: Intro to Poetry
AP English: Magical Realism AP English: Money and Class in American Literature
AP English: Post Modernism AP English: Shakespeare
AP Environmental Science AP French Language and Culture
AP Modern European History AP Music Theory
AP Physics AP Spanish -- Language
AP Spanish -- Literature AP Statistics
AP Studio Art AP U.S. Government & Politics
AP United States History
Average SAT score 2032
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Dec. 7 / Jan. 18
Tuition Notes $12,940-$20,780
% on Financial Aid 12%
Average Financial Aid Grant $12,669
Acceptance Rate 41%
Admissions Director Ms. S. Victoria Muradi
Admissions Associate Ms. Lori Reade
Sports
Total Sports Offered 12 sports
Sports
Baseball Basketball
Cross Country Field Hockey
Golf Lacrosse
Soccer Softball
Swimming Tennis
Track and Field Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 39 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Amigos de Hope Valley School Amnesty International
Art Club Badminton Club
Cavalier Newspaper Change for Chordoma
Chess Club Croquet Club
Cycledelics Dance Team
Debate Debate
Durham Student Connections Tutoring Club Exurbia
Francophone Film Club Friday Night Film Club
Go Green Club Habitat for Humanity
Helping Hands Tutoring Indian Dance Club
International Club Lunchtime Music Groups
MS 150 Club Make a Difference (MAD) Club
Miracle Club Model United Nations
Nicarauga Club Outdoor Club
Ping Pong Club Pride
Red Cross Club Ronald McDonald House Club
Salsa Club Science Olympiad
Soup Kitchen Club Student Ambassadors
Wiser Club Writing Club
Young Life Club

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Nearby Schools:

Durham Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
The Hill Center
Gr. K-12 | 0.2 mi. away
Cresset Christian Academy
Gr. PK-12 | 0.5 mi. away
Lerner Jewish Community Day School
Gr. PK-5 | 0.9 mi. away
Montessori Children's House Of Durham
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-6 | 1 mi. away
Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill
Gr. PK-12 | 1.2 mi. away

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