City of Medicine Academy

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City of Medicine Academy ranks 112 th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

City of Medicine Academy is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Durham, North Carolina, with a diverse student population of 349 students, the majority of whom are Hispanic (47.28%) and African American (40.11%).

City of Medicine Academy consistently outperforms the Durham Public Schools district and the state of North Carolina in end-of-course test scores, with 89% of students proficient or better in Biology EOC compared to 41.3% for the district and 53.4% for the state. The school ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina high schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, and excels in supporting the academic achievement of English Language Learner and Gifted and Talented students. While the school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 35.07% in 2020-2021 to 59.31% in 2022-2023, it continues to maintain a strong academic performance and statewide ranking.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Durham Public Schools district, such as J.D. Clement Early College High School and Durham School of the Arts, City of Medicine Academy stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outranking them in statewide comparisons.

Detail:

Public 9-12

301 Crutchfield Road
Durham, NC 27704

(919) 560-2001

District: Durham Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
112^th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,056

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 349

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

47.3%

African American:

40.1%

White:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details City of Medicine Academy ranks better than 82.5% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 2^nd among 12 ranked high schools in the Durham Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.99. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.3%), African American (40.1%), White (7.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at City of Medicine Academy is 15.6, which is the 6^th best among 12 high schools in the Durham Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare City of Medicine Academy employs 22.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at City of Medicine Academy is $12,056, which is the 3^rd highest among 12 high schools in the Durham Public Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

City of Medicine Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks City of Medicine Academy 112^th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See City of Medicine Academy in the ranking list.)

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Durham Public Schools:

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

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Rank History for City of Medicine Academy

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Rank History for all students at City of Medicine Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2009	41.27	328^th	490	33.1%
2010	54.42	243^rd	499	51.3%
2011	71.11	78^th	506	84.6%
2012	68.59	78^th	502	84.5%
2013	47.44	165^th	505	67.3%
2014	64.60	94^th	451	79.2%
2015	72.85	69^th	531	87.0%
2016	67.59	79^th	507	84.4%
2017	89.29	17^th	476	96.4%
2018	90.28	17^th	469	96.4%
2019	88.35	34^th	514	93.4%
2021	46.16	300^th	594	49.5%
2022	78.02	138^th	621	77.8%
2023	69.75	180^th	626	71.2%
2024	84.99	112^th	640	82.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at City of Medicine Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	91.96	9^th	226	96.0%
2024	100.00	1^st	262	99.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at City of Medicine Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	97.31	4^th	424	99.1%
2019	92.78	14^th	446	96.9%
2021	49.87	118^th	432	72.7%
2022	79.69	91^st	544	83.3%
2023	71.17	137^th	597	77.1%
2024	86.50	97^th	613	84.2%

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Rank History for Female students at City of Medicine Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	85.75	37^th	449	91.8%
2019	87.69	27^th	475	94.3%
2021	38.54	251^st	475	47.2%
2022	71.91	159^th	594	73.2%
2023	65.31	193^rd	588	67.2%
2024	83.32	113^th	602	81.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at City of Medicine Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2019	66.60	95^th	325	70.8%
2021	58.64	163^rd	337	51.6%
2022	76.51	65^th	398	83.7%
2023	43.27	291^st	403	27.8%
2024	79.29	10^th	403	97.5%

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Rank History for Male students at City of Medicine Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	96.56	3^rd	463	99.4%
2019	85.59	36^th	488	92.6%
2021	64.50	103^rd	481	78.6%
2022	91.04	75^th	585	87.2%
2023	73.67	151^st	602	74.9%
2024	83.68	119^th	607	80.4%

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Rank History for African American students at City of Medicine Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	98.89	3^rd	359	99.2%
2019	96.65	7^th	369	98.1%
2021	64.45	61^st	364	83.2%
2022	90.89	44^th	430	89.8%
2023	87.12	57^th	434	86.9%
2024	93.03	43^rd	437	90.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at City of Medicine Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	92.74	12^th	340	96.5%
2019	93.00	11^th	354	96.9%
2021	58.57	68^th	370	81.6%
2022	86.13	66^th	436	84.9%
2023	72.31	94^th	449	79.1%
2024	88.63	61^st	454	86.6%

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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.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for City of Medicine Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	18	172	6	17	2	n/a	n/a	215
2011	13	166	10	22	3	0	5	219
2012	23	205	16	39	2	1	8	294
2013	29	210	21	55	2	1	11	329
2014	27	197	20	66	1	1	11	323
2015	36	182	14	76	1	1	11	321
2016	25	164	12	86	1	1	7	296
2017	25	162	13	114	1	1	8	324
2018	23	149	16	145	0	0	9	342
2019	19	153	12	149	1	0	11	345
2020	18	140	12	161	1	0	9	341
2021	27	131	14	162	1	0	10	345
2022	26	138	10	164	2	0	12	352
2023	25	140	12	165	2	0	5	349

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at City of Medicine Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	215	16.4	13.0	47.4
2011	219	16.5	13.2	51.6
2012	294	19.3	15.2	57.5
2013	329	20.4	16.0	55.9
2014	323	22.5	14.3	57.6
2015	321	24.0	13.3	51.4
2016	296	24.0	12.3	55.4
2017	324	24.0	13.5	55.2
2018	342	23.5	14.5	57
2019	345	21.4	16.0	54.2
2020	341	22.7	14.9	48.7
2021	345	24.3	14.1	35.1
2022	352	25.2	13.9	36.6
2023	349	22.2	15.6	59.3

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 City of Medicine Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	215	16.4	13.0	47.4
2011	219	16.5	13.2	51.6
2012	294	19.3	15.2	57.5
2013	329	20.4	16.0	55.9
2014	323	22.5	14.3	57.6
2015	321	24.0	13.3	51.4
2016	296	24.0	12.3	55.4
2017	324	24.0	13.5	55.2
2018	342	23.5	14.5	57
2019	345	21.4	16.0	54.2
2020	341	22.7	14.9	48.7
2021	345	24.3	14.1	35.1
2022	352	25.2	13.9	36.6
2023	349	22.2	15.6	59.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for City of Medicine Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,005 (8.3%)	$11,051 (91.7%)	$12,056

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on City of Medicine Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 34^th of 514 High schools	Ranks 180^th of 626 High schools	22.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (City of Medicine Academy)	96.2	71.1	25.1%
End of Course Biology (Durham Public Schools)	52.3	47.5	4.8%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (City of Medicine Academy)	92.8	67.4	25.4%
End of Course English II (Durham Public Schools)	51.8	49.5	2.3%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (City of Medicine Academy)	77.3	71.7	5.6%
End of Course Math I (Durham Public Schools)	30.9	28.6	2.3%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (City of Medicine Academy)	67	63.6	3.4%
End of Course Math III (Durham Public Schools)	37.7	48.7	11%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	58.3	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	345	349	1.2%
African American	153	140	8.5%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	12	12
Hispanic	149	165	10.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	19	25	31.6%
Two or More Races	11	5	54.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.2%	59.3%	5.1%

Schools Near City of Medicine Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
City of Medicine Academy	Public	9-12	301 Crutchfield Road	Durham	27704	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 560-2001	349	22	15.6	59.3%	25 (7.2%)	140 (40.1%)	165 (47.3%)	12 (3.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	85	112^th of 640 public high schools	82.5%		69.8	180^th of 626 public high schools	71.2%	68	89.0	87.0	76.3	70.9								$12,056	$1,005	$11,051
Lakeview School	Public	6-12	3507 Dearborn Drive	Durham	27704	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 560-2520	56	19	2.9	94.6%	0 (0.0%)	42 (75.0%)	10 (17.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.1%)	1.1	640^th of 640 public high schools	0.0%					(n/a)		8.0		6.7	9.1			18.2	6.3	8.7	13.0	$45,258	$734	$44,524
Riverside High	Public	9-12	3218 Rose of Sharon Road	Durham	27712	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 560-3965	1,812	100	18.1	51.0%	473 (26.1%)	523 (28.9%)	694 (38.3%)	35 (1.9%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	82 (4.5%)	25	484^th of 640 public high schools	24.4%		31.1	427^th of 626 public high schools	31.8%	57	42.8	49.2	19.9	39.7								$10,389	$739	$9,651
Durham School of the Arts	Public, Magnet	6-12	401 North Duke Street	Durham	27701	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(919) 560-3926	1,705	114	14.9	34.0%	603 (35.4%)	423 (24.8%)	520 (30.5%)	61 (3.6%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	95 (5.6%)	80.5	132^nd of 640 public high schools	79.4%		81.6	118^th of 626 public high schools	81.2%	14	70.5	89.9	59.0	80.6	71.6	75.4	77.6	72.4	70.5	75.5	84.2	$10,260	$523	$9,737
Northern High	Public	9-12	4622 N Roxboro Street	Durham	27704	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 560-3956	1,308	86	15.1	64.1%	241 (18.4%)	529 (40.4%)	462 (35.3%)	20 (1.5%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (4.1%)	10.9	586^th of 640 public high schools	8.4%		10.7	575^th of 626 public high schools	8.1%	11	27.8	35.4	14.4	22.7								$10,719	$535	$10,184
Holton Career and Resource Center	Public	9-12	401 North Driver St	Durham	27703	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 560-2219	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Durham's Performance Learning Center	Public	9-12	401 North Driver Street	Durham	27703	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 560-9190	155	18	8.5	98.1%	10 (6.5%)	69 (44.5%)	67 (43.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	8 (5.2%)	14.1	558^th of 640 public high schools	12.8%		1.9	624^th of 626 public high schools	0.3%	66	33.3	27.3										$15,776	$849	$14,927
The School for Creative Studies	Public, Magnet	6-12	5001 Red Mill Rd	Durham	27704	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(919) 560-3535	540	42	12.9	54.8%	78 (14.4%)	258 (47.8%)	181 (33.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.1%)	35	405^th of 640 public high schools	36.7%		31	428^th of 626 public high schools	31.6%	23	45.3	53.1	35.4	49.1	45.1	41.2	41.2	41.2	52.9	57.4	72.1	$12,022	$1,332	$10,689
J D Clement Early College High School	Public	9-12	1801 Fayetteville Street	Durham	27707	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 560-2696	395	15	26.2	44.8%	14 (3.5%)	219 (55.4%)	133 (33.7%)	10 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.8%)	94.1	37^th of 640 public high schools	94.2%		89.7	73^rd of 626 public high schools	88.3%	36	85.1	99.1	95.8	94.0								$8,162	$393	$7,769
Middle College High School @ DTCC	Public	11-12	1637 Lawson Street	Durham	27703	Durham County	Durham Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 536-7203	106	6	16.4	19.8%	33 (31.1%)	36 (34.0%)	27 (25.5%)	5 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.7%)								(n/a)				73.0								$8,584	$195	$8,389

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City of Medicine Academy ranks 112^th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend City of Medicine Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 349 students attended City of Medicine Academy.

What is the racial makeup of City of Medicine Academy?

Students at City of Medicine Academy are 47% Hispanic, 40% African American, 7% White, 3% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

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