School Overview
Lakeview School, located at 3507 Dearborn Drive in Durham, North Carolina, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Durham Public Schools district. It is primarily recognized as a "separate school," designed to provide a highly structured and supportive learning environment for students with significant behavioral, emotional, or special education needs. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a specialized staff-to-student ratio, the school aims to provide intensive, individualized attention that might not be feasible in a traditional general education setting.

The school’s curriculum and approach are focused on both academic development and social-emotional growth, helping students gain the tools necessary to manage their behaviors and succeed in a classroom environment. Lakeview serves as a therapeutic and academic resource for families in the Durham community, striving to provide a safe, consistent space where students can work toward meeting their personal goals and, where appropriate, prepare for a transition back to a less restrictive educational placement.
52
Total Students
18.6
Full-Time Teachers
2.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lakeview School
Demographic Student Count
White3
Hispanic8
Black32
Two or More9
  • Black
    32 (61.5%)
  • Two or More
    9 (17.3%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (15.4%)
  • White
    3 (5.8%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Durham Public Schools
Phone: (919)560-2520
Website: http://lakeview.dpsnc.net
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 52
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 2.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 49
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 1
Grade 7 5
Grade 8 8
Grade 9 14
Grade 10 6
Grade 11 14
Grade 12 4

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lakeview School
Grade Student Count
Grade 61
Grade 75
Grade 88
Grade 914
Grade 106
Grade 1114
Grade 124
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lakeview School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1223.1%
Male4076.9%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)