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The School for Creative Studies

Durham, North Carolina · Grades 6 to 12 · Durham Public Schools

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About The School for Creative Studies

The School for Creative Studies is a public school in Durham, North Carolina, serving grades 6 through 12. Enrollment was 350 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter high schools in Durham. With about 34.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 10.2 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a rural area close to an urban area. Families comparing options will find 12 other schools within 5 miles. Durham Public Schools runs 56 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school.

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School facts

Address	5001 Red Mill Rd, Durham, NC 27704
Phone	(919) 560-3535
School district	Durham Public Schools
Grades	6 to 12
Students (2024-25)	350
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	34.2
Students per teacher	10.2
Charter school	No
Magnet school	Yes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	Rural, fringe, Durham County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370126000531). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does The School for Creative Studies serve?

The School for Creative Studies serves grades 6 through 12.

How many students attend The School for Creative Studies?

The School for Creative Studies reported 350 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The School for Creative Studies?

About 10.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 350 students and 34.2 teachers in federal data.

Is The School for Creative Studies a public or charter school?

The School for Creative Studies is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is The School for Creative Studies in?

The School for Creative Studies is part of Durham Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nc/durham-public-schools/

Where is The School for Creative Studies located?

The School for Creative Studies is at 5001 Red Mill Rd, Durham, NC 27704. The phone number is (919) 560-3535.

How many other schools are near The School for Creative Studies?

There are 12 other schools within 5 miles of The School for Creative Studies in our directory.