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Durham School Of The Arts
Public Middle, High School
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Grade 6-12
401 N Duke St,
Durham, NC
Durham Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
David Hawks
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1230
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
71%
Reading Proficiency
73%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
96%
Niche Grade
A-
A-
A
C+
C+
B-
C+
C-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
71%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
111
Full Time Teachers
111
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1230
Math
610
Verbal
630
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
28
Reading
29
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
75.8%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
74.9%
State Average
54.6%
Science
84.2%
State Average
68%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
374:1
Student Diversity
Female
59.4%
Male
40.6%
White
35.4%
Hispanic
30.5%
Black
24.8%
Two or more races
5.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.6%
Native American
<1%
School Rankings
#6
Best HS for the Arts in North Carolina
#17
Best Magnet HS in North Carolina
#33
Best College Prep Public HS in North Carolina
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
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
392 Students
North Carolina State University
338 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
303 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro
296 Students
Appalachian State University
240 Students
Duke University
178 Students
Elon University
166 Students
North Carolina A&T State University
165 Students
East Carolina University
149 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington
114 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
144 Students
Business
109 Students
Biology
103 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
63 Students
Nursing
54 Students
Chemistry
52 Students
Political Science and Government
49 Students
Computer Science
45 Students
Environmental Science
41 Students
Pre-Law Studies
40 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/29/2024
The best part about DSA for me is how diverse the classes are. There are many different art, music, and academic classes to choose from. The worst part is the building. Its a building with over 100 years of history and it is crumpling down little by little. And I suspect that the building causes me headaches. For a change I would like there to be more one on one talks with students.
3/27/2024
I believe that DSA lives up to its name when it comes to arts. I enjoyed refining and discovering my art skills. I enjoyed the challenges when it came to my work ethic. However, I wish the school was more focused on the students' mental health. There were supposed to be "Wellness Wednesdays" every quarter but it didn't full establish.
3/16/2024
Durham school of the arts is a very good school it has a lot of pathways for art and music that you could go into for a career and we have lots of AP and honors classes and clubs to participate in
GreatSchools Reviews
9/11/2025
It’s been quite a while since a review was submitted and comments regarding administration no longer apply.I have children with Autism at DSA and I am so very grateful they won the lottery and were admitted to this school. The teachers have been fun and engaging. All of my kids’ teachers, admin, cou...
3/20/2023
This school is incredible and helps my child to flourish and thrive. All of the teachers are kind and are always willing to help whenever she has an issue. The community at this school is incredible and my child has found many friends here. My child enjoys the numerous arts electives that are offere...
10/12/2022
This school is lacking teachers who actually care about your child’s education. If you are not on top of your child, the teachers will allow them to fail without any regard, communication or partnership with you. This is incredibly shocking as I graduated from this school and the teachers were alway...
6/9/2021
Excellent arts teacher; the other teachers cater to the top 5%.The principal can only relate to some of the students. He isn’t culturally inclined.
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Map
List Price Range
$245K - $1.8M
Homes For Sale
6
Average Home Value
$713,664
Median Lot Size
8,276 Sq Ft
% Renters
63%
Average Household Income
$134,234
% of College Grads
77%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
2,059 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
58.2%
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Durham School Of The Arts is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Durham, NC and is served by the Durham Public Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 1,763 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 71% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 73% are proficient in reading. Durham School Of The Arts has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 96%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1230 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $713,664. Discover additional schools in the area, like North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, J D Clement Early College High School, Middle College High School at DTCC, and more. Learn more about what Durham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Durham School Of The Arts.