How do I contact Durham Public Schools?
| District Name: Durham Public Schools schools for this district | NCES District ID: 3701260 | State District ID: NC-320 |
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| Mailing Address: Po Box 30002 Durham, NC 27702-3002 | Physical Address: 511 Cleveland Street Durham, NC 27701-3334 | Phone: (919)560-3749 |
| Type: Local school district | Status: Open | Total Schools: 54 |
Who is the superintendent of Durham Public Schools?
Pascal Mubenga
Pascal Mubenga was sworn in as superintendent of Durham Public Schools on November 27, 2017, student academic progress and school performance have both increased while the district has strengthened its commitment to equity, inclusion, and the socio-emotional health of the whole child.
How many Durham public schools are there?
54 public schools
There are currently 54 public schools in the system, consisting of 30 elementary (K-5), 9 middle (6-8), 2 secondary (6-12), 11 high (9-12), 1 alternative, and 1 hospital school.
Will Durham go back to school?
We are pleased to welcome students, families and staff back to another year of learning at the Durham District School Board. You can view the school year calendars for the 2021-22 school year on our website. The Durham District School Board’s priority is the safety and well-being of our students and staff.
Is Durham NC a safe place to live?
Durham is in the 30th percentile for safety, meaning 70% of cities are safer and 30% of cities are more dangerous. The rate of crime in Durham is 36.67 per 1,000 residents during a standard year. People who live in Durham generally consider the south part of the city to be the safest.
How many charter schools are in Durham?
13 charters
Of the 13 charters in Durham, nearly all reflect the demographics of the community in which they live. Yet, we cannot ignore the realities that at least 70 percent of public school students in Durham are from low-income families, almost all of those families are people of color.
What is the racial makeup of Durham NC?
According to census data, Durham County’s population is about 42 percent white, 38 percent black, 13 percent Hispanic or Latino, and 5 percent Asian.
Are Durham schools opening Jan 25?
The province announced Wednesday that all elementary and secondary schools in Ontario’s southeastern region will be allowed to return to in-person learning Jan.