New Horizons Academy Of Excellence vs. Durham Academy
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Durham Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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School History
Overview
New Horizons Academy Of Excellence serves 10 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher of New Horizons Academy Of Excellence is 1:1.
Durham Academy is an independent, coeducational day school with 1,236 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.
Grades Offered
9-12
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Year Founded
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1933
Students Body
Total Students
10 students
1233 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
-
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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36
Kindergarten Students
-
72
Grade 1 Students
-
72
Grade 2 Students
-
73
Grade 3 Students
-
73
Grade 4 Students
-
72
Grade 5 Students
-
80
Grade 6 Students
-
101
Grade 7 Students
-
100
Grade 8 Students
-
101
Grade 9 Students
3
118
Grade 10 Students
3
117
Grade 11 Students
1
116
Grade 12 Students
3
102
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
164 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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76%
Average Class Size
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15
Number of AP Classes
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25
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:1
1:8
Average SAT score
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1415
Average ACT score
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32
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Dec. 9
Tuition Notes
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$17,370 - $30,655
% on Financial Aid
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20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$18,416
Admissions Director
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Kemi T. Nonez
Admissions Associate
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Caroline Farrell
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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12
Sports
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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38
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Amigos de Hope Valley School, Amnesty International, Art Club, Badminton Club, Cavalier Newspaper, Change for Chordoma, Chess Club, Croquet Club, Cycledelics, Dance Team, 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, Make a Difference (MAD) Club, Miracle Club, Model United Nations, MS 150 Club, 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