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Durham's Performance Learning Center

PublicGrades 9–12
Durham, North Carolina · Durham Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students122
Student:Teacher6.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch95%
Title INo
Durham's Performance Learning Center
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceOutcomesBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 500
122
Total Enrollment
State avg: 78%
95%+17pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
6.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Durham's Performance Learning Center is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Durham, North Carolina. The school enrolls 122 students. It is part of the Durham Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
6.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
95% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictDurham Public Schools
County37063
CityDurham
ZIP27703
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID370126003085

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment122

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %95%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)