Communities In School Academy (Closed 2004)

Communities In School Academy serves 174 students in grades 5-12. 
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
174 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NC)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
89%
25%
White
2%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.20
Eligible for Free Lunch (01-02)
90%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
8%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Communities In School Academy?
174 students attend Communities In School Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Communities In School Academy students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Communities In School Academy offer ?
Communities In School Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Communities In School Academy part of?
Communities In School Academy is part of Durham Public Schools School District.

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