How do these schools compare?
| Metric | City of Medicine Academy | Lakeview School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Durham, NC | Durham, NC |
| School Type | regular | alternative |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 329 | 52 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.6:1 | 2.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.5% | 94.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | City of Medicine Academy | Lakeview School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,239 | $15,239 |
| District | Durham Public Schools | Durham Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | City of Medicine Academy | Lakeview School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| African American | 36.8% | 61.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.7% | 15.4% |
| Asian | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 17.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | City of Medicine Academy | Lakeview School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 176:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.9% | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 28 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.