Healthy Start Academy

807 West Chapel Hill Street
Durham, NC 27701
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 508 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Healthy Start Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 508 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Healthy Start Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Healthy Start Academy's student population of 508 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
508 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Healthy Start Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Healthy Start Academy is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#1957 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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27%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Healthy Start Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
30%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Healthy Start Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
64%
20%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Healthy Start Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
33%
25%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Healthy Start Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
1%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
This chart display the diversity score of Healthy Start Academy and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Healthy Start Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Healthy Start Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Healthy Start Academy's ranking?
Healthy Start Academy is ranked #1957 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Healthy Start Academy often compared to?
Healthy Start Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Carter Community Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Healthy Start Academy?
508 students attend Healthy Start Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Healthy Start Academy students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Healthy Start Academy?
Healthy Start Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Healthy Start Academy offer ?
Healthy Start Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Healthy Start Academy part of?
Healthy Start Academy is part of Healthy Start Academy School District.

School Reviews

1   3/26/2020
This is the worst school ever. The teachers do too much. They always want the parents to go around the carpool so that they can open the door for the kids, like my child don't help to open the damp door. And besides some of us have work that we are going to and we don't have time to wait around the carpool. The principal needs to step up and act like a man before we vote to fire him out. And the teachers need to learn some manner and treat the parents with respect. Like I've never had a teacher disrespect me like that ever. I'm planning on suing this school unless you change your stupid rules.
- Posted by Parent - Mariana
5   3/24/2020
My review is basically if your family is at a very low income status. This school will be the perfect school to be part of. I can say this because I am one of the current students of the 2019-2020 PRIDE school year. Am in 6th grade, but I can mostly say that after the last principal went out. The new principal, Mr. Quigley, has made HSA great again. Even the Healthy Star Academy School Pledge it's just an example of how the school has changed. Pledge: As a Healthy Start Scholar, I pledge to myself, my family, my Healthy Start peers, and my community, to be the best that I can be. I will embody the attributes of a PRIDE scholar. I will respect myself and all people as I honor and celebrate our differences. I will be accountable for all my actions. I will treat others with empathy and kindness. I will work to persevere when times are difficult, and I will be ambitious, and take advantage of new opportunities. I pledge to be my best self always. Together our community will change the world.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Cristian Montesinos
5   3/19/2020
Best school ever teaches you a lot of things and helps with work and reward you when you do good like filde trips end-of-year trips and they have the best teachers ever that help you with problems and class work and homework and if you need time to get back on tract or talk to them about problems that you have.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - RICO BROOKS
5   5/21/2016
We like and recommend this school. We have really appreciated the dedicated teachers. The Administration and faculty encourage all students, including those who have very little support at home. There are some poorly behaved students and parents; however, we've been impressed with the school's response to them, and the school is very safe. We like the small family atmosphere, too.
- Posted by Parent - mjone
2   4/18/2011
This is hands-down the worst school I have ever seen. The students are not held accountable for actions like fighting, cheating, or skipping, and they learn they can get away with it. There are cameras in the classrooms, more for the principal to watch the teachers than the students (if you don't trust your teachers why did you hire them?). There is a complete lack of communication between the principal and staff. Bottom line- I would only send my kids there if I were training them to be criminals, not if I wanted them to get a decent education.
- Posted by Teacher - rcros

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 508 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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