The School for Creative Studies
- 350 Students
- 34.2 Teachers (FTE)
- 10.2:1 Student:Teacher
- 06–12 Grade Range
- Open Status
- (919)560-3535 Phone
- http://www.scs.dpsnc.net Website
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The School for Creative Studies
Durham, NC 27704
High Supplemental Virtual Grades 06–12 SchoolScore™ A (80)
350
Students
34.2
Teachers
10.2:1
Student:Teacher
(919)560-3535
Phone
http://www.scs.dpsnc.net
Website
Located in Durham, NORTH CAROLINA (ZIP 27704), The School for Creative Studies is a High school serving grades 06–12 in the Durham Public Schools district.
Key statistics: 350 students enrolled; a 10.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.
Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.
vs North Carolina High School Average
Enrollment
350.0
State avg: 778.0
▼ 55% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
10.24:1
State avg: 19.6:1
▼ 48% better
Free Lunch %
98.9%
State avg: 76.6%
▲ 29% worse
School Details
School Name
The School for Creative Studies
NCESSCH ID
370126000531
State School ID
NC-320-314
School Type
Regular School
Level
High
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
5001 Red Mill Rd
City
Durham
State
North Carolina
ZIP Code
27704
County
Durham County
Metro Area
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
3704
State Leg. Upper
37022
State Leg. Lower
37002
Latitude
36.072
Longitude
-78.8229
Grades Offered
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
11th
12th
350
Total Students
34.2
Teachers FTE
10.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
34.2
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Teachers (FTE) | 34.2 |
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
| Program | Students | % of Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| No Category Codes | 346 | 98.9% |
| Not Applicable | 0 | 0% |
District Info
District Name
Durham Public Schools
LEAID
3701260
State LEA ID
NC-320
Phone
(919)560-3749
Website
http://www.dpsnc.net
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Durham
District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$532,878K
Federal Revenue
$90,694K
State Revenue
$243,962K
Local Revenue
$198,222K
Total Expenditure
$600,659K
Instruction Exp.
$296,332K
Support Services
$164,292K
Other Current Exp.
$19,884K
Geographic
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The School for Creative Studies, answered using official NCES data.