What grades does Ignite Online Academy serve?

Ignite Online Academy is a Other school serving students in Durham, NC. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Ignite Online Academy located?

Ignite Online Academy is located at Durham, NC in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ignite Online Academy?

Ignite Online Academy has a student-teacher ratio of 10:1.

What schools are in Durham, NC?

Durham, NC is served by the local school district. Ignite Online Academy is one of the Other schools in the area.

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Ignite Online Academy — School Calendar 2026-27

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Durham, NC 27707

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Wed

Early Releasehalf_dayDistrict-wide

Oct

Thu

Required Teacher WorkdayStaff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Thu

Quarter 2 Planning Day for Community TeachersStaff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Tue

ASVAB Testing examDistrict-wide

Oct

Fri

DPLC WorkdayStaff DayDistrict-wide

Review the workday notice for location, time, and volunteer opportunities.

Nov

Mon

Teacher Workday - End of Q1Staff DayDistrict-wide

No school for students

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School Profile

Grades

K–12

Enrollment

369

Student:Teacher

10:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Durham Public Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

59.4%

Phone

(919)972-4400

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

5 courses offered

5 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

92 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

56 test takers

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.1:1

Better than average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

486

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,239

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,398

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$16,900

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 17%State 46%Local 37%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$404,528

-1.5% 1yr+36.7% 5yr

Durham, NC metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

21.2%

Below 150% poverty line

4.4%

Unemployment rate

11.4%

Uninsured residents

9.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

5,075

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

4,571

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,599 (35%)

Autism

914 (20%)

Other Health Impairment

647 (14%)

Speech/Language Impairment

537 (12%)

Intellectual Disability

315 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

109 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

363

Current enrollment

Coming Up

Wed, Oct 7, 2026

Early Release

half_day

Thu, Oct 8, 2026

Required Teacher Workday

Staff Day

Thu, Oct 15, 2026

Quarter 2 Planning Day for Community Teachers

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Durham Public Schools. Ignite Online Academy follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	BOY iReady & ReadingPlus All Students (Testing Schedule)District-wide	exam	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Holiday-no schoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for holiday dates and any related closures.	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	BOY iReady Reading All Students (Testing Schedule)District-wide	exam	—
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	3rd Grade BOG TestingDistrict-wide Review the testing schedule and any related instructional materials provided by the school.	exam	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	Curriculum Night/Meet the Teacher NightDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	ProjectSIGHT Eye ExamsDistrict-wide	exam	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	Grandparents Day Breakfast District-wide Check the event notice for time, location, and registration details.	Break	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	DPLC WorkdayDistrict-wide Review the workday notice for location, time, and volunteer opportunities.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Teacher Work Day (no school for students)District-wide Review the school calendar for this non-instructional day.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Fall Intersession BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Wed, Sep 23, 2026	ProjectSIGHT Eye ExamsDistrict-wide	exam	—
Wed, Sep 30, 2026	Teacher Workday - No School for Students District-wide Review the calendar to confirm the impact on your schedule.	Staff Day	—
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	Early ReleaseDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	Required Teacher WorkdayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	Quarter 2 Planning Day for Community TeachersDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	ASVAB Testing District-wide	exam	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	DPLC WorkdayDistrict-wide Review the workday notice for location, time, and volunteer opportunities.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	Teacher Workday - End of Q1District-wide No school for students	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Teacher Workday (Required)District-wide Updated on 3/17/26 using the last approved calendar (1/15/26).	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Holiday-No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for holiday dates and any related closures.	Holiday	—