Durham Charter School

807 West Chapel Hill Street
Durham, NC 27701

www.durhamcharter.org

Charter School 643 Students

Other K - 9th

School Overview

Healthy Start Academy, located in the heart of Durham, North Carolina, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. The school distinguishes itself through a focus on a "whole child" approach, emphasizing the importance of academic excellence alongside character development and social-emotional growth. By fostering a nurturing and disciplined environment, Healthy Start Academy aims to bridge educational gaps and ensure that its diverse student body is well-prepared for the challenges of higher education and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school is deeply committed to community involvement and the holistic well-being of its students, reflecting its name in its dedication to promoting healthy habits and personal responsibility. The academy utilizes small class sizes and personalized instruction to cater to individual learning needs, striving to create an inclusive atmosphere where students feel supported by both educators and their peers. Its location in downtown Durham allows it to serve as a central hub for families seeking a focused, values-driven alternative to traditional school settings.

643

Total Students

50.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

155.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Durham Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	453
Black	172
Two or More	10

Hispanic
453 (70.5 %)
Black
172 (26.7 %)
Two or More
10 (1.6 %)
White
8 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Durham Charter School
Phone:	(919)956-5599
Website:	http://www.durhamcharter.org
Grade Range:	K - 9th
Total Students:	643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,000
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

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 73

Grade 7 62

Grade 8 52

Grade 9 58