Overview
School for Creative Studies is a magnet school in Durham, NC, offering AP courses, 15 sports, and a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 57 schools in Durham Public School District.
School Rating
School for Creative Studies is performing average compared to public and charter schools in North Carolina with the same grade levels.
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About the School
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Neighborhood
5001 Red Mill Road
Durham, NC 27704
School leader: Principal Chaundra Clay
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