Michele Marinelli
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28 Total Sales
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$295,000 Price
Durham Academy
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade Pre-K-12
3501 Ridge Rd,
Durham, NC
1,237
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Edward R. Costello
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1440
Average ACT Score
33
Average GPA
3.75
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$29,635
Niche Grade
A+
A+
A+
A+
A+
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.75
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
226
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Full Time Teachers
204
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Part Time Teachers
22
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1440
Math
720
Verbal
720
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Average ACT
33
Math
31
English
33
Reading
34
Science
32
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Four-Year Matriculation Rate
99%
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
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Male
53.3%
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Female
46.7%
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White
54.8%
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Two or more races
16.3%
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Asian
15.9%
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Black
9.2%
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Hispanic
3.1%
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Native American
<1%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#1
Best College Prep Private High Schools in North Carolina
#1
Best Private K12 Schools in North Carolina
#2
Best HS For Stem in North Carolina
Specialty School Programs
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
155 Students
Duke University
120 Students
North Carolina State University
62 Students
Yale University
52 Students
Columbia University
49 Students
Vanderbilt University
49 Students
Brown University
48 Students
New York University
45 Students
University of Virginia
45 Students
Wake Forest University
43 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
54 Students
Business
53 Students
Political Science and Government
41 Students
Biology
34 Students
Economics
26 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
24 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology
24 Students
Computer Science
22 Students
Engineering
21 Students
History
20 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/28/2020
As we enter our fourth year at Durham Academy, we are constantly impressed by the diverse culture, kindness and strong academic teachings that DA provides.
12/13/2019
have encountered too many racist, sexist students here to count. there's absolutely no political freedom - everyone is either very far on the left or very far on the right. (most) teachers are great, but really depends on personal preference/how you learn best. however, some teachers clearly do not care for their students or what they are teaching, but they are sparse. the social and academic environment is extremely toxic and if you don't conform to one of the stereotypical high school cliques, you will not fit in here.
7/16/2019
I personally didn't enjoy my experience there as many of the teachers didn't care about you and the school is overpriced for what you are getting.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/30/2025
Be careful sending your child to this school. They have changed the curriculum and are pushing ideologies on super young children. They are reading books about gender identity and trying to normalize boys being girls and girls being boys. They are getting away from educating and making it a social e...
1/21/2025
Very happy with our time at DA, since enrolling our child in the middle school. Our child is excited about the curriculum being taught and oftentimes comes home eager to discuss it with us. Many of the teachers are seasoned instructors, having been there a long time- also a testament to the staying...
11/29/2023
I am a lifer at DA, been there since pre- k and currently in 8th. It’s a great school, supports kids and makes them feel noticed. If you want your child to get the best education then definitely choose DA, I always feel at a better place in learning than people in my grade in other schools despite m...
10/11/2023
This school is very woke and they are pushing an agenda on children. Parents are not kept up to date on what is said and if your child doesn’t tell you then you wouldn’t know. They claim unity but teach division. Honestly considering taking my child out because they shouldn’t be made to feel bad abo...
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Map
List Price Range
$228K - $1.6M
Homes For Sale
17
Average Home Value
$643,420
Median Lot Size
17,859 Sq Ft
% Renters
44%
Average Household Income
$152,638
% of College Grads
73.3%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
2,721 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
67.7%
Homes for Sale
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Parks in this Area
Burlington Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Hollow Rock Nature Park
- Trails
- Botanical Gardens
Cornwallis Road Park
Sandy Creek Park
- Bike Trails
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Morreene Road Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Old Chapel Hill Road Park
- Basketball
- Bike Trails
- Soccer
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Durham Academy is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-12 located at 3501 Ridge Rd in Durham, NC. Annual tuition is $29,635. The school has a total enrollment of 1,237 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. Durham Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.75, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1440 and an ACT score of 33. The average home value in this area is $643,420. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cresset Christian Academy, Hope Creek Academy, Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill, and more. Learn more about what Durham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Durham Academy.