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| Durham Academy | |
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3601 Academy Road 27705 United States | |
| Coordinates | 35°58′37″N 78°58′12″W / 35.97692°N 78.97006°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Founded | 1933 |
| CEEB code | 341049 |
| Head of school | Michael Ulku-Steiner |
| Staff | 279 |
| Grades | Pre-K–12 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Number of students | 1,246 |
| Campus | 84 acres (34 ha) |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Green and white |
| Athletics conference | NCISAA – TISAC |
| Mascot | Cavalier |
| Accreditation | SACS |
| Tuition | $32,650 (grade 12) $32,600 (grade 11) $32,435 (grades 9 & 10) $29,775 (grades 7 & 8) $29,725 (grades 5 & 6) $28,790 (grades 1–4) $24,175 (Kindergarten) $18,500 (Pre–K) |
| Affiliations | NAIS, NCAIS |
| Website | da |
Durham Academy is an independent, coeducational, day school in Durham, North Carolina, whose 1,247 students[1] range from pre-kindergarten to grade 12.
The school has four divisions, each with its own director: Preschool (Pre-kindergarten/Kindergarten), Lower School (grades 1–4), Middle School (grades 5–8) and Upper School (grades 9–12). These are arrayed on three campuses that comprise 84 acres; the Preschool, Lower School and Upper School are situated on Ridge Road, and the Middle School is on Academy Road.
Durham Academy's statistics claim 47% of students identify as people of color.[2]
In 2023–24, Durham Academy awarded more than $4.5 million in financial aid; the average award was $18,516. About 18% students receive some level of financial aid.[3]
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- ^ "Durham Academy: Diversity, Equity & Engagement". Durham Academy. November 8, 2023. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
- ^ "Durham Academy: Affording DA". Durham Academy. November 8, 2023. Retrieved November 8, 2023.