District Overview
Located in the heart of North Carolina, Durham Charter School is an active, independent charter district operating out of a single campus at 807 West Chapel Hill Street in Durham. Situated within a vibrant, large city setting in the Durham-Chapel Hill metropolitan area, the district serves a broad developmental spectrum spanning kindergarten through 11th grade. With a total enrollment of 1,010 students across elementary, middle, and high school grade levels, the school provides an accessible, urban educational environment tailored to local community needs.

The student body reflects a rich multicultural tapestry, predominantly comprising Hispanic (783) and Black (185) students, alongside multiracial, White, and Asian peers, with a balanced distribution of 500 female and 510 male students. To support this population, the district maintains a robust workforce consisting of nearly 150 full-time equivalent staff members, including approximately 145.7 dedicated classroom teachers. This comprehensive staffing structure establishes a highly favorable student-to-teacher ratio of roughly 7 to 1, fostering opportunities for personalized instruction and individualized academic support. Families and educational researchers seeking further details can contact the administration at (919) 956-5599 or visit their official website at healthystartacademy.com.
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Total Schools
1,010
Total Students
145.7
Full-Time Teachers
6.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Durham Charter School
Demographic Student Count
White17
Hispanic783
Black185
Asian4
Two or More21
  • Hispanic
    783 (77.5%)
  • Black
    185 (18.3%)
  • Two or More
    21 (2.1%)
  • White
    17 (1.7%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.4%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Durham Charter School
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary0
Middle0
High0
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Independent charter district
Charter:1 Charter School
Number of schools:1
Students:1,010*
Teachers (FTE):145.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.9
Schools in Durham Charter School
Found 1 Schools