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 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
174 students
Showing 1995–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
27 teachers
Showing 1994–2003. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Hispanic
9%
22%
Black
89%
24%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
42%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1995–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch (01-02)
90%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (01-02)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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.
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