The School for Creative Studies

The School for Creative Studies

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
5001 Red Mill Rd,  Durham, NC
Northeast Durham Neighborhood
Durham Public Schools
3.7
3.6
565 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Renee Price
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Average GPA
3.21
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
C
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

Niche grades and rankings are calculated using dozens of public data sets and millions of reviews. Niche data scientists and user researchers rigorously analyze data and user opinions to assess the key aspects of K-12 Schools, Colleges, and Places to Live. Every month, millions of students and families use the Niche grades and report cards to find the right school or neighborhood.

Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.21
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
500
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
31.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
4
Equity
5
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
View GreatSchools Rating Methodology

GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Math
42.2%
State Average
54.6%
Science
72.1%
State Average
68%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
326:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
Black
47.8%
Hispanic
33.5%
White
14.4%
Two or more races
3.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Interested in learning more about homes nearby? Reach out to Dale Suggs, an agent with experience near this school.

School Rankings

#16 Best HS for the Arts in North Carolina
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
North Carolina State University 54 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 52 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 49 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 47 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 46 Students
North Carolina Central University 45 Students
East Carolina University 38 Students
Appalachian State University 30 Students
Winston-Salem State University 30 Students
High Point University 28 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 12 Students
Business 11 Students
Nursing 9 Students
Biology 9 Students
Computer Science 9 Students
Communications 8 Students
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects 8 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 7 Students
Education 7 Students
Mechanical Engineering 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 33 Reviews
5.0 Junior
5/25/2023
Honestly great I've been here since 6th grade and have enjoyed all of my years here the teachers are caring and involved they try their absolute best to help their students and have always felt safe here.
3.0 Junior
5/25/2023
the good thing about the school that it ends at 3:20 and its a year round school. There is also 3 week intersessions every 9 weeks of school.
3.0 Senior
11/9/2022
SCS is overall a good school, it's just that sometimes the students and teachers don't do as they are supposed to.
See All Niche Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 27 Reviews
5.0 parent
9/7/2023
Really great school with so many interests and clubs for your kid. I'm blown away I hadn't heard more about this school before we attended. Music recording, coding, theatre arts, all the clubs you can imagine, foreign languages! All teachers can reach EV or AIG. Small class sizes which allows the st...
Read Full Review
5.0 parent
9/7/2023
The staff here works so hard to pro.ote confidence and leadership in these kids. My EC kiddo is a different person since she's been going here. She's really come into her own. She finally has friends and confidence. She's excited for school. She went from begging to not go last year, to begging to n...
Read Full Review
3.0 student
8/14/2023
The school has built a rep of being very rowdy, however, its very easy to avoid conflict in this school. In spite of how small the school is its very easy to find a community that you fit into.
Read Full Review
5.0 student
8/11/2023
The School for creative studies is a great school because they have awesome electives. They have really nice teachers that really care about the students.
Read Full Review
See More GreatSchools Reviews

Agents Specializing in Durham

  • Dale Suggs

    Dale Suggs

    KW Realty Platinum

    (984) 205-2965

    145 Total Sales

    1 in Durham

    $265,000 Price

    Dale Suggs
     Section Image
  • Kathy Underhill

    Kathy Underhill

    Fathom Realty NC, LLC

    (919) 877-6292

    32 Total Sales

    5 in Durham

    $221K - $475K Price Range

    Kathy Underhill
     Section Image
  • Jayne Burton

    Jayne Burton

    Allen Tate/Raleigh-Glenwood

    (877) 834-1353

    15 Total Sales

    1 in Durham

    $490,000 Price

    Jayne Burton
     Section Image
  • Lisa Corrin

    Lisa Corrin

    Flex Realty

    (984) 833-3134

    32 Total Sales

    2 in Durham

    $325K - $372K Price Range

    Lisa Corrin
     Section Image
  • Renee Rogers

    Renee Rogers

    Responds Quickly

    Keller Williams Legacy

    (984) 204-7294

    141 Total Sales

    15 in Durham

    $235K - $910K Price Range

    Renee Rogers
     Section Image
  • Dianne Gray

    Dianne Gray

    Howard Perry & Walston Realtor

    (984) 234-5004

    25 Total Sales

    2 in Durham

    $314K - $395K Price Range

    Dianne Gray
     Section Image
See All Agents

Map

Homes for Sale

See All Homes

Homes for Rent

See All Homes For Rent

Additional Schools in the Area

Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools

Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.

Parks in this Area

Additional Neighborhoods in this Area

Weaver
Weaver

Exurban streetscapes near the Eno River, convenient to downtown Durham

Duke Homestead
Duke Homestead

Northside Durham suburb convenient to downtown, Duke University and more

City Center
City Center

Downtown district brimming with art galleries, theaters, hip bars and eateries

East Durham
East Durham

A flourishing entry point to Durham without big-city prices

Eastern Durham
Eastern Durham

Sprawling subdivisions spanning the space between Durham and Wake County

Search Nearby Neighborhoods
North Carolina Durham County Durham 27704 Northeast Durham
The School for Creative Studies
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
Dale Suggs
Dale Suggs
KW Realty Platinum
Agent experienced in this area
Section Image