Type
Day
Enrollment
437
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
Admit Rate
-
Reach
Limited Evidence
Narrative
Profile Notes
Summary
The attached PDF is Durham Academy's official School Profile 2016-2017, not a 2025-2026 profile. Values below are extracted from the supplied 2016-2017 PDF and cited to its pages.
College Counseling
College counseling office lists two Co-Directors of College Counseling and a College Counseling Assistant.
Advanced Coursework
Honors, Advanced Placement, and post-AP courses are available in certain disciplines; departmental approval is required for advanced courses, and special permission is required to enroll in more than four advanced courses in one year.
Matriculation Notes
Recent graduates matriculated to more than 100 different colleges and universities; College Matriculation Classes of 2012-2016
Siviq Layer
Siviq Scores
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar schools. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Academic Program
45th percentile
Higher reported academic program than 45% of similar schools.
Combines advanced-course offerings, testing, and reported honors or IB signals.
Average Class Size
60th percentile
Lower reported average class size than 60% of similar schools.
Smaller reported average classes score higher within each peer cohort.
Institutional Resources
64th percentile
Higher reported institutional resources than 64% of similar schools.
Uses linked nonprofit financial capacity when a reviewed EIN match is available.
Outcomes
53rd percentile
Higher reported outcomes than 53% of similar schools.
Based on reported college destinations in the current school profile.
Reach & Access
7th percentile
Higher reported reach & access than 7% of similar schools.
Combines geographic reach and reported access signals from the current school data.
Student Experience
50th percentile
Lower reported student experience than 50% of similar schools.
Lower student-teacher ratios score higher within each peer cohort.
Standardized Data
Profile
Profile
Overview
- Grades Served
- 9-12
Profile
Academics
- AP Courses
- 24
- Honors Program
- Yes
- Average SAT
- 1,300
- Average ACT
- 29
Profile
Student Body
- Students of Color
- 32%
- Receiving Financial Aid
- 19%
Profile
Policies
- Weighted Grades
- No
- Weighted Grades Policy
- GPAs are based on a 4.0 scale and are unweighted.
Linked Nonprofit Data
Nonprofit Financials
Net Assets
$96,656,060
Tax year 2024
Net Income
$2,877,387
Latest revenue minus expenses from the school's nonprofit filing.
Total Expenses
$44,677,674
Tax year 2024
Expenses Per Student
$102,237
Calculated from total expenses divided by the current school-profile enrollment.
Location Context
Nearest
Institutional Details
People & Credentials
Institutional
Leadership
Head of School
Michael Ulku-Steiner
Associate Head of School
Lee Hark
Director of Upper School
Lanis Wilson
Institutional
Contacts
Co-Director of College Counseling
Kathryn Cleaver
Co-Director of College Counseling
Jazmin Garcia Smith
College Counseling Assistant
Nancy Swain
Institutional
Accreditations
candidate for accreditation
New England Association of Schools and Colleges
The PDF includes an attached Global Online Academy profile; Durham Academy is listed as a GOA member school on page 3.
External References
Links
College Outcomes
Top Colleges
Search & Answers
Durham Academy Frequently Asked Questions
What is the student-teacher ratio at Durham Academy?
The current school profile reports a student-teacher ratio of 8:1 at Durham Academy.
How many students are enrolled at Durham Academy?
The current school profile reports about 437 students enrolled at Durham Academy.
What grades does Durham Academy offer?
Durham Academy currently reports serving grades 9-12.
Is Durham Academy a day school or a boarding school?
Durham Academy is a private school.
Does Durham Academy offer advanced placement (AP) courses?
Yes. The current school profile reports 24 AP courses at Durham Academy.
Which colleges show up most often for Durham Academy?
The current school profile highlights Duke University as one of the top reported college destinations for Durham Academy.
Can Durham Academy students take Global Online Academy courses?
Yes. The supplied profile says Durham Academy is a member of Global Online Academy, a consortium of independent schools; GOA classes are capped at 18 students.
Who is listed for college counseling?
The profile lists two Co-Directors of College Counseling—Kathryn Cleaver and Jazmin Garcia Smith—plus College Counseling Assistant Nancy Swain.
Did Durham Academy report National Merit recognition?
Yes. For the Class of 2017, Durham Academy reported 10 National Merit Semifinalists and 15 Commended Scholars.
How many Upper School athletic teams does Durham Academy field?
The supplied profile says the Upper School fields 24 athletic teams, including sports like soccer, lacrosse, swimming, basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, and tennis.
By Similarity
Similar Schools
Provenance
Sources
| Source | Type | Checked | Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 School Profile (PDF) Used for normalized profile metrics, school facts, FAQ answers, and school SEO metadata. | School Profile PDF | Apr 01, 2026 | AP Courses • Academic Rigor Category • Access Category • Accreditations • Advanced Course Notes • Average ACT • More normalized profile fields |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF www.da.org/uploaded/College_Counseling/School_Profile/2016-17_Profile_4.5.pdf | Official Linked File | May 11, 2026 | AP Courses • Average Class Size • Honors Program |
| Affording Durham Academy | Private School in Durham, NC www.da.org/admissions/affording-da#tuition-information | Official Website Page | May 11, 2026 | Grades Served • Receiving Financial Aid |
| Calendar - Independent School Near Cary NC | Durham Academy www.da.org/about/calendar | Official Website Page | May 11, 2026 | Grades Served |
| Careers & Current Openings at Private School | Durham Academy www.da.org/about/careers | Official Website Page | Apr 05, 2026 | Founded Year • Student-Teacher Ratio |
| Mission & History - College Prep School Durham NC | Durham Academy www.da.org/about/mission-history | Official Website Page | Apr 05, 2026 | Founded Year |
| Vision - Durham NC College Prep Schools | Durham Academy www.da.org/about/strategicvision | Official Website Page | Apr 05, 2026 | Grades Served |
| Home - Durham NC Independent School | Durham Academy www.da.org | Official Website Page | Apr 05, 2026 | Enrollment • Grades Served • Students of Color |
Sources & Data QualityMirrored artifacts, website inventory, and normalization review notes for this school profile.
Source Links
Known Website Addresses
| Role | URL | Method |
|---|---|---|
| official_website | www.da.org/about/at-a-glance | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.da.org/about/facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.da.org/about/fast-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.da.org/about/quick-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| Academics - Chapel Hill NC Private School | Durham Academy | www.da.org/academics | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.da.org/academics/college-counseling | supplemental_backfill |
| Admissions - Private Schools in Durham NC | Durham Academy | www.da.org/admissions | supplemental_backfill |
| Affording Durham Academy | Private School in Durham, NC | www.da.org/admissions/affording-da | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.da.org/student-life | supplemental_backfill |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF | www.da.org/uploaded/College_Counseling/School_Profile/2016-17_Profile_4.5.pdf | page_scan |
| About Us - College Preparatory School | Durham Academy | www.da.org/about | supplemental_backfill |
| Calendar - Independent School Near Cary NC | Durham Academy | www.da.org/about/calendar | supplemental_backfill |
| Affording Durham Academy | Private School in Durham, NC | www.da.org/admissions/affording-da#tuition-information | supplemental_backfill |
| Home - Durham NC Independent School | Durham Academy | www.da.org | search |
| Careers & Current Openings at Private School | Durham Academy | www.da.org/about/careers | supplemental_backfill |
| Mission & History - College Prep School Durham NC | Durham Academy | www.da.org/about/mission-history | supplemental_backfill |
| Vision - Durham NC College Prep Schools | Durham Academy | www.da.org/about/strategicvision | supplemental_backfill |
| Student Support - Durham Academy | www.da.org/about/support | supplemental_backfill |
All Canonical Metrics
| Metric | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Grades Served | 9-12 | Today the school consists of Pre-Kindergarten through twelfth grades with a total of 1,203 students; 437 are enrolled in grades 9 through 12. ... DA Upper School enrolls 437 students in grades 9 through 12. |
| Lowest Grade | 9 | 9-12 |
| Highest Grade | 12 | 9-12 |
| Postgraduate Offered | - | 9-12 |
| Boarding Status | Day | Durham Academy is a coeducational, nonsectarian day school. |
| Boarding Status Code | day | Day |
| School Type | coeducational, nonsectarian day school | Durham Academy is a coeducational, nonsectarian day school. |
| School Type Code | coeducational_nonsectarian_day_school | coeducational, nonsectarian day school |
| Enrollment | 437 | DA Upper School enrolls 437 students in grades 9 through 12. |
| Residential Enrollment | - | - |
| Day Enrollment | - | - |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 8 | The average class size is 15 with a student-faculty ratio of 8:1. |
| Founded Year | 1933 | founded in 1933 |
| School Leadership | - | Michael Ulku-Steiner, Head of School, [email protected]. |
| Key Contacts | - | Kathryn Cleaver, Co-Director of College Counseling, [email protected], (919) 287-1726. |
| Accreditations | - | ACCREDITATION: GOA is currently a candidate for accreditation with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. |
| School Codes | - | - |
| AP Courses | 24 | Advanced course offerings are detailed in the table below. AP Courses: English Language, English Literature; Modern European History, US History, US Gov’t. & Politics, Human Geography; Calculus AB, Calculus C, Statistics; Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, Physics E&M; French Language, Latin: Vergil, Spanish Language, Spanish Literature, Chinese; Music Theory, Studio Art; Computer Science; Psychology, Art History. |
| Average Class Size | 15 | average class size is 15 |
| IB Program | - | - |
| Honors Program | Yes | Honors, Advanced Placement, and post-AP courses are available in certain disciplines. |
| Advanced Course Notes | Honors, Advanced Placement, and post-AP courses are available in certain disciplines; departmental approval is required for advanced courses, and special permission is required to enroll in more than four advanced courses in one year. | Honors, Advanced Placement, and post-AP courses are available in certain disciplines. ... Students must earn departmental approval to enroll in advanced courses and they must receive special permission to enroll in more than four advanced courses in one year. |
| Faculty Count | - | - |
| College Counseling Summary | College counseling office lists two Co-Directors of College Counseling and a College Counseling Assistant. | Kathryn Cleaver, Co-Director of College Counseling ... Jazmin Garcia Smith, Co-Director of College Counseling ... Nancy Swain, College Counseling Assistant. |
| Testing Policy | - | - |
| Testing Policy Code | - | - |
| Average SAT | 1300 | SAT I TEST (after March 2016) Mean SAT for Class of 2017 as of September 2016: CR M Essay 660 640 33. |
| Average ACT | 29 | ACT TEST ... Mean ACT score: 29. |
| Matriculation Summary | Recent graduates matriculated to more than 100 different colleges and universities; College Matriculation Classes of 2012-2016 | College Matriculation Classes of 2012-2016. Recent graduates of Durham Academy matriculated to more than 100 different colleges and universities. |
| Top Colleges | - | Duke University 58 matriculations; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 60 matriculations; University of North Carolina Wilmington 15 matriculations; North Carolina State University 15 matriculations; Elon University 14 matriculations; Wake Forest University 13 matriculations; Columbia University 11 matriculations; Washington University in St. Louis 11 matriculations; Harvard University 9 matriculations; Furman University 9 matriculations; Davidson College 8 matriculations; Princeton University 8 matriculations; Southern Methodist University 8 matriculations; Cornell University 7 matriculations; Dartmouth College 7 matriculations; Northeastern University 7 matriculations; Oberlin College 7 matriculations; College of Charleston 6 matriculations; Emory University 6 matriculations; University of South Carolina 6 matriculations; University of Southern California 6 matriculations; University of Virginia 6 matriculations; Boston College 5 matriculations; Clemson University 5 matriculations; New York University 5 matriculations; Stanford University 5 matriculations; University of Chicago 5 matriculations; University of North Carolina at Greensboro 5 matriculations; Appalachian State University 4 matriculations; Bowdoin College 4 matriculations; Guilford College 4 matriculations; Meredith College 4 matriculations; Williams College 4 matriculations; Yale University 4 matriculations |
| States Represented | - | - |
| Countries Represented | - | - |
| Students of Color | 32 | Students of color comprise 32% of the school population for 2016-2017. |
| International Students | - | - |
| Receiving Financial Aid | 19 | 19% of Students Receive Some Level of Financial Aid ... About 19% of students receive some level of financial aid for tuition |
| Tuition-Free Share | - | - |
| Applicants | - | - |
| Admitted | - | - |
| Matriculated | - | - |
| Admit Rate | - | - |
| Yield Rate | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy Code | - | - |
| Weighted Grades | No | GPAs are based on a 4.0 scale. GPA’s are unweighted. |
| Weighted Grades Policy | GPAs are based on a 4.0 scale and are unweighted. | Grades are based on a 100-point scale. GPAs are based on a 4.0 scale. GPA’s are unweighted. |
| Disciplinary Reporting | - | - |
| Boarding Model | day_only | day_only |
| Selectivity Category | highly_selective | highly_selective |
| Academic Rigor Category | very_high | very_high |
| Testing Policy Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| College Counseling Category | established | established |
| Student Body Reach Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Access Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Outcome Category | strong_outcomes | strong_outcomes |
| Signals | - | Reported as a coeducational, nonsectarian day school.; Admission is described as highly selective, but admit rate/applicant counts are not reported.; Mean SAT reported as 1300 after March 2016; mean ACT reported as 29.; Advanced curriculum includes honors, 24 AP courses, and post-AP courses in certain disciplines.; May 2016 AP results: 195 students sat for 590 exams; 90% earned scores of 3 or better.; National Merit recognition reported for Class of 2017: 10 Semifinalists and 15 Commended Scholars.; Durham Academy is a member of Global Online Academy.; College counseling office lists two Co-Directors of College Counseling and a College Counseling Assistant.; Testing policy is not reported in the supplied evidence.; States represented and countries represented are not reported.; Financial-aid participation and tuition-free share are not reported.; College matriculation list reports recent graduates attending more than 100 colleges and universities, including multiple highly selective institutions over 2012-2016. |