City of Medicine Academy

(919)560-2001

cma.dpsnc.net/

349 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

City of Medicine Academy (CMA) is a specialized magnet high school in Durham, North Carolina, operated by Durham Public Schools. It is uniquely designed as a career-focused institution that integrates rigorous academic coursework with specialized health science training. By partnering with local medical institutions, such as Duke Health and the Durham VA Medical Center, the school offers students a distinctive "school-to-career" pipeline that provides early exposure to the healthcare industry, including internship opportunities and hands-on clinical training.

The academy’s mission is centered on preparing students for post-secondary success in the medical and health fields while fostering a culture of academic excellence and service. Because of its focus on the health sciences, the curriculum goes beyond traditional high school subjects, offering specialized pathways that lead to industry certifications. Located in the heart of a city renowned for its world-class medical facilities, CMA serves as a bridge for students to gain professional experience and academic preparedness, making it a premier choice for those aspiring to pursue careers in nursing, medicine, biotechnology, and related healthcare sectors.

349

Total Students

22.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for City of Medicine Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	165
Black	140
Asian	12
Two or More	5
American Indian	2

Hispanic
165 (47.3 %)
Black
140 (40.1 %)
White
25 (7.2 %)
Asian
12 (3.4 %)
Two or More
5 (1.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Durham Public Schools
Phone:	(919)560-2001
Website:	http://cma.dpsnc.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	324
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 95

Grade 10 89

Grade 11 75

Grade 12 90

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for City of Medicine Academy
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	95
Grade 10	89
Grade 11	75
Grade 12	90

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for City of Medicine Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	283	81.1%
Male	66	18.9%