Durham School of Technology

Summary:

Durham School of Technology is a public high school serving 251 students in grades 9-12 in Durham, North Carolina, which is part of the Durham Public Schools district.

Despite facing significant socioeconomic challenges, with nearly 99% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Durham School of Technology has shown steady improvement in its academic performance. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American (73.31%) and Hispanic (19.52%) students compared to the district and state averages, yet it outperforms the district and state in several subject areas, such as Math I (85.7% proficiency) and Math III (84.7% proficiency). In the 2023-2024 school year, Durham School of Technology ranked 188 out of 640 North Carolina high schools, with a 4-star rating, a significant improvement from its previous rankings in the 300s and 400s.

When compared to nearby magnet schools like Southern School of Energy and Sustainability and Durham School of the Arts, Durham School of Technology performs significantly better in academic measures, particularly in subject-specific proficiency rates. This highlights the school's ability to provide a quality education to its predominantly minority and economically disadvantaged student population, and its potential to become a model for how high-poverty, predominantly minority schools can achieve academic success with continued investment and support from the district and community.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3727 Fayetteville St
       Durham, NC  27707


(919) 560-9183

District: Durham Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
188th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,663 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  251

Racial breakdown:

African American:
73.3%
Hispanic:
19.5%
White:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Durham School of Technology ranks better than 70.6% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 4th among 12 ranked high schools in the Durham Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.85. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (73.3%), Hispanic (19.5%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Durham School of Technology is 15.6, which is the 6th best among 12 high schools in the Durham Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Durham School of Technology is $8,663. 10 high schools in the Durham Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Durham School of Technology:

SchoolDigger ranks Durham School of Technology 188th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Durham School of Technology in the ranking list.)

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Durham Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Durham Public Schools 163rd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Durham School of Technology

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Rank History for all students at Durham School of Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 40.46 317th 477 33.5%
2009 28.88 391st 490 20.2%
2010 37.27 369th 499 26.1%
2011 32.02 393rd 506 22.3%
2012 25.75 399th 502 20.5%
2013 16.32 408th 505 19.2%
2014 14.24 383rd 451 15.1%
2015 32.71 324th 531 39.0%
2016 26.23 343rd 507 32.3%
2017 40.73 241st 476 49.4%
2018 32.75 310th 469 33.9%
2019 23.29 384th 514 25.3%
2021 29.91 402nd 594 32.3%
2022 49.24 293rd 621 52.8%
2023 72.45 163rd 626 74.0%
2024 68.85 188th 640 70.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Durham School of Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.63 291st 424 31.4%
2019 23.28 343rd 446 23.1%
2021 40.17 191st 432 55.8%
2022 55.45 189th 544 65.3%
2023 67.75 148th 597 75.2%
2024 63.34 175th 613 71.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Durham School of Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.17 357th 449 20.5%
2019 13.49 426th 475 10.3%
2021 21.50 361st 475 24.0%
2022 44.08 326th 594 45.1%
2023 76.69 137th 588 76.7%
2024 69.70 176th 602 70.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Durham School of Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.13 264th 349 24.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Durham School of Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.66 79th 100 21.0%
2019 3.03 320th 325 1.5%
2022 82.55 23rd 398 94.2%
2023 31.30 341st 403 15.4%
2024 56.37 223rd 403 44.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Durham School of Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.25 286th 463 38.2%
2019 28.35 336th 488 31.1%
2021 35.97 261st 481 45.7%
2022 50.70 262nd 585 55.2%
2023 69.32 170th 602 71.8%
2024 68.32 177th 607 70.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Durham School of Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.61 113th 359 68.5%
2019 43.04 158th 369 57.2%
2021 53.74 101st 364 72.3%
2022 76.51 76th 430 82.3%
2023 85.04 64th 434 85.3%
2024 78.46 79th 437 81.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Durham School of Technology

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.48 130th 340 61.8%
2019 27.38 273rd 354 22.9%
2021 43.98 141st 370 61.9%
2022 34.14 281st 436 35.6%
2023 83.74 70th 449 84.4%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Durham School of Technology

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 2 92 2 2 0 n/a n/a 1 99
2009 3 177 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 189
2010 6 248 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2011 10 299 2 16 1 0 10 0 338
2012 13 298 3 24 0 0 11 0 349
2013 14 281 4 33 0 1 7 0 340
2014 15 268 3 30 1 1 3 0 321
2015 13 223 2 30 1 1 3 0 273
2016 7 182 1 29 1 1 4 0 225
2017 5 178 0 26 0 1 0 0 210
2018 12 271 1 44 0 0 9 0 337
2019 10 268 1 52 0 0 9 0 340
2020 14 249 1 57 0 0 9 0 330
2021 11 252 1 65 0 0 7 0 336
2022 8 217 0 62 0 0 5 0 292
2023 9 184 0 49 0 0 9 0 251

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Durham School of Technology

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 99 6.5 15.2 n/a
2009 189 12.4 15.2 39.2
2010 267 17.0 15.7 52.8
2011 338 20.5 16.4 52.4
2012 349 20.5 17.0 50.1
2013 340 20.0 17.0 51.5
2014 321 19.5 16.4 55.5
2015 273 18.0 15.1 55.7
2016 225 18.0 12.5 56
2017 210 18.0 11.6 58.6
2018 337 19.0 17.7 47.8
2019 340 17.8 19.0 50.9
2020 330 18.9 17.4 97.3
2021 336 19.5 17.2 99.1
2022 292 19.0 15.3 96.9
2023 251 16.0 15.6 98.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Durham School of Technology

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 99 6.5 15.2 n/a
2009 189 12.4 15.2 39.2
2010 267 17.0 15.7 52.8
2011 338 20.5 16.4 52.4
2012 349 20.5 17.0 50.1
2013 340 20.0 17.0 51.5
2014 321 19.5 16.4 55.5
2015 273 18.0 15.1 55.7
2016 225 18.0 12.5 56
2017 210 18.0 11.6 58.6
2018 337 19.0 17.7 47.8
2019 340 17.8 19.0 50.9
2020 330 18.9 17.4 97.3
2021 336 19.5 17.2 99.1
2022 292 19.0 15.3 96.9
2023 251 16.0 15.6 98.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Durham School of Technology

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $236 (2.7%) $8,427 (97.3%) $8,663

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Durham School of Technology

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 384th of 514 High schoolsRanks 163rd of 626 High schools
 48.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Durham School of Technology)42.153.8
 11.7%
   End of Course Biology (Durham Public Schools)52.347.5
 4.8%
   End of Course Biology (North Carolina)59.654.1
 5.5%
End of Course English II (Durham School of Technology)46.468.9
 22.5%
   End of Course English II (Durham Public Schools)51.849.5
 2.3%
   End of Course English II (North Carolina)59.758.5
 1.2%
End of Course Math I (Durham School of Technology)31.882
 50.2%
   End of Course Math I (Durham Public Schools)30.928.6
 2.3%
   End of Course Math I (North Carolina)41.235.9
 5.3%
End of Course Math III (Durham School of Technology)20.979.7
 58.8%
   End of Course Math III (Durham Public Schools)37.748.7
 11%
   End of Course Math III (North Carolina)46.858.3
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students340251
 26.2%
African American268184
 31.3%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic5249
 5.8%
Pacific Islander00
White109
 10%
Two or More Races99
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.9%98.8%
 47.9%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 251 students attended Durham School of Technology.

Students at Durham School of Technology are 73% African American, 20% Hispanic, 4% White, 4% Two or more races.

Durham School of Technology ranks 188th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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