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The School for Creative Studies

PublicGrades 6–12
Durham, North Carolina · Durham Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students438
Student:Teacher11.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch61%
Title INo
The School for Creative Studies
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
438
Total Enrollment
State avg: 78%
61%-16.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

The School for Creative Studies is a public high serving grades 6–12 in Durham, North Carolina. The school enrolls 438 students. It is part of the Durham Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span6–12
DistrictDurham Public Schools
County37063
CityDurham
ZIP27704
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370126000531

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment438

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %61%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)