Durham Charter School

807 West Chapel Hill Street

School District

Durham Charter School
Grade

K-9
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

charter

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 12, 2024

Great Learning Environment for my child. My child enjoys coming to school and his grades have improved dramatically.
Submitted by principal on November 12, 2024

It is an honor and a pleasure to work at Durham Charter School. DCS is home to incredibly passionate educators who are constantly innovating for the benefit of scholars. DCS teachers dig into question level data to ensure that they are targeting scholars specific gaps in knowledge and skill. Our scholars are focused, helpful, and orderly. Our administrators are available to teachers, parents, and scholars alike to discuss glows and grows in the program model. Teachers and scholars build meaningful relationships. It is truly a joyful school and workplace. The brand new $20+ million dollar campus is currently under construction. We are thrilled to offer world class facilities to scholars from downtown Durham opening in the fall of 25-26.
Submitted by parent on November 30, 2022

Quiero agradecer a todo el personal docente de la escuela por su arduo trabajo con los alumnos, especialmente con mis dos hijos. Más que una escuela es cómo su segundo hogar, por la calidez y el cariño de cada uno de sus maestros.
Submitted by parent on November 29, 2022

Our experience at Durham Charter has been exceptional. The teachers are truly invested in my children’s education and their growth as learners. Adjustments are made as needed to meet the needs of the student. The leveled learning have enabled my children to gain confidence in their learning abilities. The curriculum is challenging where they push the child to their best abilities. The teachers constantly taking training and create plan of attacks to encourage scholars. They really makes me feel that we are part of a big family!
Submitted by parent on November 29, 2022

I want to say that this is a very GREAT SCHOOL, I switched my son from DPS to Durham Charter for many reasons academic, transportation and communication wise something that DPS didn't have at all. I don't regret at all switching my son from DPS to Durham Charter I LOVE IT ! I have seen a major change in my son him being eager to read and learn more something that I didn't get to see before but now I am seeing it. If a parent is in doubt you can always communicate with the teachers at all times and not only that if you was to call the school you will always get an answer with no doubt. I appreciate and Love everything Durham Charter do for the scholars and parents.
Submitted by parent on April 29, 2020

Overall , I love being part of this community. My kids enjoy going to school, and academically they are doing great.
Submitted by student on September 21, 2019

10/10 for sure. Basically with the changes with the staff and even principal our school have changed from a bad school to send kids to learn to one of the top 9 most growth on EOGs
Submitted by parent on February 21, 2018

This is my 3 year for my girls thanks to all the teachers and staff for be part for the education of my kids i will not change my kids to another school i will stick to healthy start academy thanks
Submitted by parent on January 17, 2018

I love this school and they worried a lot for the kids.
Submitted by other on December 06, 2016

The Teachers and Staff try very hard and are wonderful. As with all schools there are some "Bad Apple" students that are a challenge.
Submitted by other on March 20, 2016

The teachers are wonderful but the administration does not back up the teachers. The teachers are pretty much on their own where discipline is concerned...the administration seems to be afraid they might hurt someone's feelings. So, if your child gets threatened or slapped, have no fear, nothing will be done about it.
Submitted by teacher on May 06, 2015

If you want your child to be around others who curse out staff and administration, fight frequently, and have a high turnover rate for teachers then this is the school for your child.