At a glance
Reported students
329
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.78
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina high enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 617 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
442
City of Medicine Academy: 329 reported students.
State peer staffing position
35th percentile
16.6:1 reported; state peer median 18.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 351
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25.25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.9:1
What the reported data says about City of Medicine Academy
City of Medicine Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Durham. It is one of 57 current school records connected to Durham Public Schools. NCES reports 329 students for 2024–25.
Among 617 high schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 623 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.6:1, close to the North Carolina median of 18.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (47.7%) and Black (36.8%). English learners represent 9.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 7 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking City of Medicine Academy
- 1How do the reported 16.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.78 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.3%
- Hispanic47.7%
- Black36.8%
- Asian3.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
7 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Durham Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
The School for Creative Studies
High · Grades 06–12
350 reported students
J D Clement Early College HS
High · Grades 09–12
380 reported students
Durham School of Technology
High · Grades 09–12
219 reported students
Durham Early College of Health Sciences
High · Grades 09–13
164 reported students
Durham's Performance Learning Center
High · Grades 09–12
122 reported students
Lakeview School
High · Grades 06–12
52 reported students
Public schools near City of Medicine Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview School High · Durham Public Schools | 06–12 | 52 | 1.3 mi |
| Northern High High · Durham Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,281 | 1.7 mi |
| Durham School of the Arts High · Durham Public Schools | 06–12 | 1,764 | 2.4 mi |
| Riverside High High · Durham Public Schools | 09–12 | 1,900 | 3.2 mi |
| Holton Career and Resource Center High · Durham Public Schools | 09–12 | 0 | 3.6 mi |
| Durham's Performance Learning Center High · Durham Public Schools | 09–12 | 122 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about City of Medicine Academy
What grades does City of Medicine Academy serve?
City of Medicine Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Durham Public Schools.
How many students attend City of Medicine Academy?
City of Medicine Academy reported 329 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 617 North Carolina high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 351 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at City of Medicine Academy?
The calculated ratio is 16.6:1, based on 329 students and 19.78 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 18.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is City of Medicine Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
City of Medicine Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Durham Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of City of Medicine Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is City of Medicine Academy in?
City of Medicine Academy is part of Durham Public Schools, based in Durham, NC, which operates 57 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near City of Medicine Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lakeview School (1.3 mi), Northern High (1.7 mi), Durham School of the Arts (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.