DPS Hospital School

hospital.dpsnc.net

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

The DPS Hospital School, located within the Duke University Medical Center (DUMC), is a unique educational partnership between Durham Public Schools and Duke Children’s Hospital. The program is specifically designed to support K-12 students who are facing prolonged hospital stays or recurring medical treatments. By providing professional instruction directly within the hospital environment, the school ensures that pediatric patients do not fall behind in their academic progress while navigating significant health challenges.

The curriculum is flexible and personalized, allowing teachers to coordinate closely with each student's home school to maintain academic continuity. Beyond simply covering course requirements, the program serves as a vital source of normalcy and cognitive engagement for children during what is often a stressful medical experience. By bridging the gap between clinical care and the classroom, the DPS Hospital School fosters a supportive environment that prioritizes both the educational growth and the emotional well-being of young patients.

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Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

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Free/Reduced Lunch

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Durham Public Schools
Phone:	(919)684-5684
Website:	http://hospital.dpsnc.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	N/A
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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.

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