Magnet programs & CTE pathways

  • Early College Programs (información en español) 

    Middle College

    Middle College High School at DTCC (SCHOOL OPERATES ON A MODIFIED CALENDAR)   

    Middle College is a Cooperative Innovative High School located on the campus of Durham Technical Community College. In this academically rigorous program, students take both honors level high school courses and college courses. Students can earn a year or more of university credit and have the potential to graduate with both a high school diploma and an associates degree with all course and material expenses covered. Middle College is best suited for students who can demonstrate a high degree of responsibility, independence, and intrinsic motivation. Middle College is also open to students that reside in Orange County. 

    Current Lottery Policies:

    Minimum application requirements (more information here) 

    • Junior or senior status with credits earned in World History, English I & II, Math I and Math II (Algebra I and Geometry), Health and PE, and one of the following courses: Economics & Personal Finance, US History, or Civic Literacy. 

    • GPA of 2.5 (unweighted) 

    Entry Grade: rising juniors and seniors can apply

    Attendance zone: NONE

    Lottery Priorities: NONE

    Transportation: Transportation is provided to the campus of Durham Technical Community College from base high schools. Students are responsible for transportation to the base school.

    Competitive Athletics: School does not have its own sports teams. Students can participate with base school, however transportation between schools is not provided.

    Contact for program questions: William Evans (william_evans-jr@dpsnc.net) 919-536-7203 ext. 2 

    Early College

    Josephine Dobbs Clement Early College High School (SCHOOL OPERATES ON A MODIFIED CALENDAR)   

    JDC Early College is a Cooperative Innovative High School located on the campus of North Carolina Central University. In this academically rigorous program, students take both honors/AP level high school courses and college courses. Students can earn up to two years of university credit with all course and material expenses covered. Middle College is best suited for students who can demonstrate a high degree of responsibility, independence, and intrinsic motivation. 

    Current Lottery Policies:

    Minimum application requirements: JDC ECHS is a competitive program and transcripts and application essays are reviewed by an admissions committee. 

    Applicant Considerations: Priority is given to applicants who fit any of the following categories:

    • first generation college completer

    • English language learner

    • economically disadvantaged

    Entry Grade: 9th 

    Attendance zone: NONE

    Lottery Priorities: NONE.

    Transportation: District-wide. 

    Competitive Athletics: School does not have its own sports teams. Students can participate with base school, however transportation between schools is not provided.

    CMA

    City of Medicine Academy (SCHOOL OPERATES ON A MODIFIED CALENDAR)   

    CMA focuses on rigorous health and life sciences courses of study preparing students for post-secondary learning in the field. Through a partnership with Durham Technical Community College, students can earn college credit and/or professional certifications in health care fields while in high school. Students have access to internships, clinical experiences, shadowing opportunities, mentoring, and instruction by licensed healthcare professionals. CMA is a Cooperative Innovative High School. 

    Current Lottery Policies:

    Entry Grade: 9th 

    Attendance zone:NONE

    Transportation: District-wide

    Competitive Athletics: School does not have its own sports teams, students can participate with base school, however transportation between schools is not provided.

    Contact for program questions: Jennifer James (jennifer_james@dpsnc.net) 919-560-2001 x17611   

    DST

    Durham School of Technology (formerly New Tech High School) (SCHOOL OPERATES ON A MODIFIED CALENDAR)   

    Durham School of Technology focuses on rigorous IT and Computer Science courses of study preparing students for post-secondary learning in the field. Through a partnership with Durham Technical Community College, students can earn college credit and/or professional certifications in IT and Computer Science fields while in high school. Students have access to internships, shadowing opportunities, mentoring, and instruction by industry professionals. Durham School of Technology is a Cooperative Innovative High School.

    Current Lottery Policies:

    Entry Grade: 9th 

    Attendance zone:NONE

    Lottery Priorities: Students residing in the Hillside High School attendance zone receive priority seating.

    Transportation: Transportation is only provided within the Hillside attendance zone. Students who reside outside this zone are responsible for their own transportation. 

    Competitive Athletics: Students that attend Durham School of Technology regardless of base school can participate in the athletic program at HIllside High School.  

    Contact for program questions: Whitney Ross-Gunter (whitneys_ross@dpsnc.net) 919-560-9183 x82223