How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Riverside High | The School for Creative Studies |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Durham, NC | Durham, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 1,900 | 350 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.3:1 | 13.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.5% | 50.0% |
| 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 | Riverside High | The School for Creative Studies |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,524 | $17,524 |
| District | Durham Public Schools | Durham Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Riverside High | The School for Creative Studies |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25.8% | 13.1% |
| African American | 28.1% | 48.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38.3% | 32.0% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.0% | 5.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Riverside High | The School for Creative Studies |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 24 | 7 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 237.5:1 | 175:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 43.9% | 59.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 210 | 107 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.