Academics
ACADEMIC SNAPSHOT
Founded in 1997, Durham Charter School was the first charter in the state and is now one of the highest-performing charter schools in North Carolina. In the 2021-2022 School Year, we were the #10 highest-growth public school out of 2,500. We are now the #3 highest-performing charter school in Durham. Last year, our students outperformed the state in every measure of the EOGs. Additionally, every single one of the teachers exceeded growth with their students, performing in the top 1% of schools.
Durham Charter vs. State Average Performance Comparison
School Report Card
Our school grade is currently a C, but we were very close to earning a B. We launched our high school program this year and expect to become a B school in the next two years. By 2030 we will serve over 1,200 students on a 50-acre campus. Please visit our About page to learn more.
- School Letter Grade: C
- School Performance Number: 67
- Growth Score: Exceeds, top 5 in NC
Our model ensures a structured, small, and academically rigorous program led by highly qualified, effective teachers. We partner with families who seek high expectations for student behavior and achievement. Please visit our Admissions page for more details on enrollment.
| School Year | School Performance Letter Grade | Growth Status | Overall School Performance Score |
| 2022 - 2023 | C | Exceeds Top 5 in NC | 67 |
| 2021-2022 | C | Exceeds Top 1% in NC | 63 |
| 2020-2021 | No Score/NA | N/A | N/A |
| 2019-2020 | No Score/NA | N/A | N/A |
| 2018-2019 | D | Exceeds Top 10% in NC | 54 |
| 2017-2018 | D | Exceeds Top 10% in NC | 47 |
