Tour Dates

Scheduling tours in 2027!

DCS is now scheduling tours and info sessions in January and February for the 27-28 school year!

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Scholars at work, writing and reading.
Scholars at work, writing and reading.
Scholars at work, writing and reading.
Scholars at work, writing and reading.
Scholars at work, writing and reading.
Scholars at work, writing and reading.
Scholars at work, writing and reading.
Scholars at work, writing and reading.
Scholars at work, writing and reading.
Scholars at work, writing and reading.
Scholars at work, writing and reading.
Scholars at work, writing and reading.
Scholars at work, writing and reading.
Scholars at work, writing and reading.

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a day at dcs

A Day in the Life video on Youtube

What does a day at Durham Charter School look like? Follow our scholars in 2nd, 6th and 12th grade from the morning bus to afternoon dismissal: morning meeting, science, reading, music, art, dance, recess, lunch, and even college classes at Durham Tech.

Durham Charter School is a tuition-free, K-12 public charter school in Durham, NC. Our mission is to prepare every scholar to thrive in college, career, and life.

✏️ Tuition-free, K-12
🚌 Free bus transportation and free meals
🎨 Orchestra, dance, visual arts, robotics, and athletics
🎓 College classes at Durham Tech for high school scholars
👩‍🏫 Small classes, about 22 scholars on average

📅 Applications for the 2027-28 school year open Dec. 1!
Apply and schedule a tour at https://www.durhamcharter.org

📍 Hwy 98 & Kemp Rd in Durham
4621 Kemp Road, Durham, NC 27703
📞 (919) 956-5599

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Construction continues!

Our construction team from Hubrich Contracting continues to make progress on our new Elementary School building. The building is scheduled to open in the fall of 2027.
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Scholars at work, writing and reading.

Who We Are

Durham Charter School serves more than 1350 students, grades K-12, in Durham, North Carolina. We are the oldest public charter school in the state, a 2022 National Title I School of Distinction, and a 2023 YASS Prize Quarterfinalist. We exist to provide a world-class education for families in Durham who have historically had few high-quality options.

DCS FACTS

North Carolina’s 1st Charter School

  • K-12 Grades
  • 22 Average Class Size
  • 1350 Enrolled
    Students
  • 16 Average Teacher
    Experience
  • 1997 Year Founded
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Our Mission

Our mission is to build a world-class K-12 school in Durham that empowers students to thrive in college, career, and life.