Voyager Academy

www.voyageracademy.net/

Charter School 1,361 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Voyager Academy, located in Durham, North Carolina, is a K-12 public charter school founded on the principle of "expeditionary learning." The school emphasizes a hands-on, project-based curriculum that encourages students to engage deeply with their community and the natural world. By integrating rigorous academics with character development and collaborative problem-solving, Voyager Academy aims to foster critical thinkers who are prepared to take an active role in their education and future careers.

The school is organized into three distinct levels—Elementary, Middle, and High School—each designed to build upon the foundation laid in the previous years. Throughout their time at Voyager, students participate in "expeditions" or long-term investigations that connect classroom lessons to real-world issues. With a strong focus on student voice, leadership, and a supportive campus culture, Voyager Academy provides a unique educational alternative that prioritizes both academic achievement and the development of well-rounded, socially responsible individuals.

1,361

Total Students

101.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Voyager Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	735
Hispanic	133
Black	354
Asian	47
Two or More	83
American Indian	9

White
735 (54.0 %)
Black
354 (26.0 %)
Hispanic
133 (9.8 %)
Two or More
83 (6.1 %)
Asian
47 (3.5 %)
American Indian
9 (0.7 %)

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:	Voyager Academy
Phone:	(919)433-3301
Website:	http://www.voyageracademy.net/
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	1,361
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	101.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	278
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 103

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 103

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 106

Grade 6 106

Grade 7 105

Grade 8 105

Grade 9 114

Grade 10 103