Participating Schools

1. E.K. Powe is a neighborhood school nestled in the heart of Durham, NC. We have a diverse population of African American, Hispanic and White students. We are working diligently to be sure all 325 of our Pre K- 5th grade students perform at their greatest ability level. We are proud of many items that make our school unique.
   
   
2. Brogden Middle School is part of the Durham Public School System. There are approximately 850 students in grades six through eight. The school provides students with a developmentally appropriate program that is designed to guide students through the transition from elementary to high school. Instruction is student-centered and teaches skills for life-long learning, promotes responsibility, independence, self reliance, and self-esteem.
   
   
3. Northern High School is located in northern Durham at 117 Tom Wilkinson Road. Northern opened in 1955. 225 certified teachers facilitate the learning of 1,633 students who reside both in the northern rural area of Durham County, as well as northern suburban and urban sections of the city. We have a diverse multicultural population. Northern's student population is 50% African-American, 41% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Multiracial, and 2% Asian. Northern not only serves a diverse population ethnically, but also academically and with special needs. Northern serves students with a variety of exceptionalities, such as autism, Learning Disabled, Behaviorally Educationally Disabled, Educable Mentally Disabled, Students with English as a Second Language or Limited English Proficiency, and physically challenged students.
   As in all North Carolina public schools, students design a four-year education plan prior to entering high school and then enroll in the college/university preparatory, college technical preparatory, or career preparatory programs. The average class size for the five core content areas is 23.7 students per class. The student-to-teacher ratio for the entire school is 15:1.
   Northern's goal is to set high expectations for all students and to prepare them to learn and think in a rapidly changing world. Northern employs a wide variety of academic learning strategies to address a variety of learning styles and needs. Northern High School was voted in the top 5% of the nation's best high schools by Newsweek for 2004 and 2005, which is based on number of AP test taken.
   
   
4. Southern High School Durham’s Construction and Architectural Design Academy at Southern High School helps prepare students for construction careers. Whether students want to be a carpenter or an architect, the Academy offers a general introduction to the industry with opportunities for internships and exposure to all facets of construction. The program is an excellent option, for both students who desire to enter the workforce directly after high school and for those who want to continue into postsecondary education.