- Enrollment
- 2,189
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Durham, NC
Durham School of Technology
Federal NCES profile for Durham School of Technology, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370126002920
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Durham School of Technology earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 11
- high schools in Durham · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 98.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Durham School of Technology has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Durham School of Technology ranks #3 of 11 high schools in Durham, NC.
School address
District: Durham Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370126002920 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Durham School of Technology held near 239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 370126002920 · Durham, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
219 enr · 13.7:1 · 98.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: C E Jordan High (2,189 students)
Durham School of Technology held near 239 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Durham School of Technology in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- C E Jordan Hig
C E Jordan High
2,189 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High
1,900 students
- Durham School
Durham School of the Arts
1,764 students
- Hillside High
Hillside High
1,433 students
- Southern Schoo
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi
1,384 students
- This school 219
Durham School of Technology
219 students
What this shows Durham School of Technology reports 219 students on the CCD universe file.
How Durham School of Technology compares
Durham School of Technology held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.8% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 31% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,239
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 110 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
White 5.9%
Two or More 5.0%
Largest group: African American at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Durham School of Technology is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Durham Public Schools reports $15,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Durham School of Technology Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C E Jordan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Durham School of the Arts | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Durham School of Technology's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,764
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,433
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,384
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Durham
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
C E Jordan High
Standard public school
2,189 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Riverside High
Standard public school
1,900 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Hillside High
Standard public school
1,433 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi
Standard public school
1,384 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Northern High
Standard public school
1,281 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Research Triangle High School
Standard public school
572 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~219 students)
Frequently asked questions about Durham School of Technology
How many students attend Durham School of Technology?
Durham School of Technology has 219 students enrolled. It is a high school in Durham, NC. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 239 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Durham School of Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Durham School of Technology is 13.7:1, which is 13% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Durham School of Technology?
98.8% of students at Durham School of Technology are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Durham School of Technology?
The largest demographic group at Durham School of Technology is African American at 66.7% of enrollment, in Durham, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Durham School of Technology?
Durham School of Technology has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Durham School of Technology rank among high schools in Durham?
By Resource Investment Index, Durham School of Technology ranks #3 of 11 high schools in Durham, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Durham on the city page.
What other schools are in Durham Public Schools?
Besides Durham School of Technology, Durham Public Schools also operates C E Jordan High (2,189 students), Riverside High (1,900 students), and Durham School of the Arts (1,764 students). See the Durham Public Schools district page for the complete list.