Founded 1933
Durham Academy
Suburban
Durham, NC Co-ed PK-12 Day
Visit
Location
3501 Ridge Road, Durham, NC
About
About Durham Academy
Durham Academy (DA) is an independent, coeducational, day school in Durham, North Carolina.
- 93+ years of legacy
- Established 1933.
- Financial aid available
- Durham Academy awarded more than $1,700,000 in financial aid for 2011-12. Average award: 13,591
- Religious affiliation
- Non-sectarian
- Campus size
- 40 acres
Programs
Academics
Programs
- IB Program
- AP Courses
- Summer School
AP Courses
- AP Art History
- AP English Language and Composition
- AP Music Theory
- AP Studio Art
- AP French Language Independent Study
- AP Latin: Vergil
- AP Spanish Language
- AP Spanish Literature
- AP U.S. History
- AP Modern European History
- AP U.S. Government and Politics
- AP Statistics
- AP Calculus AB
- AP Calculus BC
- AP Psychology
- AP Physics
- AP Chemistry
- AP Biology
- AP Environmental Science
- AP Computer Science
Clubs
- Amnesty International
- Autism Speaks
- Astronomy Club
- Cavalier Newspaper
- Chess for Recreation Club
- Dance Team
- DA Radio Club
- DA Sailing Club
- Dartboard Finance Club
- Debate
- Diversity Club
- Durham Student Connections
- Exurbia
- French Francophone Film Club
- Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)
- Go Green Club
- Green Machine
- Habitat for Humanity
- Helping Hands Tutoring
- iClub
- Improv Club
- Indian Dance Club
- Japanese Tea Ceremony Club
- K-lub
- Lunchtime Music Groups
- Math Team
- Miracle Club
- Model United Nations
- Nicarauga Club
- Outdoor Club
- Ping Pong Club
- Red Cross Club
- Rocketry Club
- Ronald McDonald House Club
- Salsa Club
- Science Olympiad
- Sock Club
- Student U
- Soup Kitchen Club
- Student Ambassadors
- Students for Soldiers
- Surfing Club
- Talent Horizons
- Waffle Club
- Water for Life
- Wiser Club
- Young Life Club
- Writing Club
Apply
Admissions
Tuition (USD per year)
Day program
$12,440
to $19,980
Application Deadline
December 2, 2011 & January 13, 2012
SSAT Required
Yes
Interview Required
Yes
Support
Financial Aid
Durham Academy awarded more than $1,700,000 in financial aid for 2011-12. Average award: 13,591
Beyond the Classroom
Student Life
- Field Hockey
- Volleyball
- Cross-Country
- Tennis
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Basketball
- Lacrosse
- Softball
- Track And Field
- Baseball and Golf