Middle College High School at Durham Technical Community College, often abbreviated Middle College High School@DTCC or MCHS@DTCC, is a public high school located in Durham, North Carolina. It is part of the Durham Public Schools system.
Middle College High School Dtcc serves 158 students in grades 11-13.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 11-13
- Enrollment: 158 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Middle College HS @ DTCC's attendance zone covers the entire district in Durham, NC, encompassing approximately 297.9 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 15 to 20 minutes and distances from the school to the edge of the zone averaging about 9.5 miles, extending up to 18.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Middle College High School Dtcc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Middle College High School Dtcc's student population of 158 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 11-13
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
158 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Middle College High School Dtcc is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥80%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
28%
22%
Black
28%
24%
White
32%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1.3%
28.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
School Mascot
Maverick
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Middle College High School Dtcc often compared to?
Middle College High School Dtccis often viewed alongside schools like C E Jordan High School by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of Middle College High School Dtcc?
The graduation rate of Middle College High School Dtcc is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Middle College High School Dtcc?
158 students attend Middle College High School Dtcc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of Middle College High School Dtcc students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Middle College High School Dtcc?
Middle College High School Dtcc has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Middle College High School Dtcc offer ?
Middle College High School Dtcc offers enrollment in grades 11-13 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Middle College High School Dtcc part of?
Middle College High School Dtcc is part of Durham School District.
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