Voyager Academy

Voyager Academy

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
4302 Ben Franklin Blvd,  Durham, NC
3.7
3.0
1,345 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Carl Forsyth
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
68%
Reading Proficiency
71%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
68%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
106
Full Time Teachers
103
Part Time Teachers
3
Teachers in First or Second Year
26%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
580
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
45%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
62%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Math
71.8%
State Average
54.6%
Science
83.3%
State Average
68%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
412:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
White
54%
Black
26%
Hispanic
9.8%
Two or more races
6.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.5%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#23 Best Charter HS in North Carolina
#50 Best Charter MS in North Carolina
#51 Best Charter ES in North Carolina
Source: Niche

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.
North Carolina State University 151 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 132 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 123 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 119 Students
East Carolina University 98 Students
Appalachian State University 97 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 74 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 70 Students
Elon University 54 Students
North Carolina Central University 52 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 63 Students
Biology 42 Students
Psychology 36 Students
Nursing 27 Students
Engineering 19 Students
Criminology 16 Students
Marketing 15 Students
Political Science and Government 14 Students
Communications 14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 147 Reviews
3.0 Sophomore
4/27/2024
It's a good school that really ends up preparing you for college or at least helping you get ready to enroll yourself if needed. I feel as if the school attracts more extroverted and outgoing people though as if you aren't either of those things them you most likely will keep to yourself, the faculty and environment is just fine and the curriculum is very manageable.
4.0 Senior
10/17/2023
Overall my experience as a student at Voyager Academy has been very positive and I have had some excellent teachers. For the most part my peers are respectful and kind to me. However, there have been some issues with teachers who do not seem to care about their students very much and do not want to help. I would like to see change in that specific area.
5.0 Senior
6/27/2023
Voyager is a great charter school with small classes and grades sizes the make it easy to connect with teachers. They do still have a little problem with diversity for races outside of Caucasians and African Americans. But more come in every year.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 28 Reviews
5.0 student
12/29/2024
This is the best school ever! The teachers are amazing and they care so much about the students! I have had such a good experience at this school and I would recommend this school to anyone! The school challenges kids who need it and helps kids who need it. I love this school!
1.0 parent
12/9/2023
Worst school ever for the amount of stuff that is swept under the rug the bullying is ridiculous
2.0 parent
9/10/2023
My child had a great experience at voyager elementary. He shined. He felt loved, happy and safe. At middle school, that all changed. He still felt safe and had plenty of friends, but the kids were out of control. The teachers didn't have enough structure, or maybe it was just that the kids were too...
1.0 parent
9/5/2023
Too much bullying and nothing being done.

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Voyager Academy is a charter school for students in grades K-12 located at 4302 Ben Franklin Blvd in Durham, NC. The school has a total enrollment of 1,345 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 68% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. Voyager Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $323,237. Discover additional schools in the area, like Discovery Charter School, Falls Lake Academy, Eno River Academy, and more. Learn more about what Durham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Voyager Academy.

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