For the 2008-2009 school year, 165 students from 50 schools are enrolled at The Hill Center for a portion of the school day and are mainstreamed for the remainder of the day in local public or private schools. This dual enrollment affords students the opportunity to receive necessary remediation in a smaller school setting, but not at the expense of normal social interactions. Students may participate in sports and clubs at either Durham Academy or their regular school.

The academic program at The Hill Center is designed to provide individualized instruction to students in kindergarten through grade twelve who have specific learning disabilities or attention deficit disorders. The Center uses multisensory instruction in a highly structured environment to present a curriculum based on individual objectives. Students are placed in small classes of no greater than four per teacher, and typically attend the program for three hours per day.

Students in kindergarten through eighth grade attend The Hill Center for instruction in reading, written language and math, while students in grades nine through twelve are offered college preparatory instruction in English literature and composition, Spanish, and math from algebra through calculus. Enrollment at the Center is generally short-term. In most instances, remediation is accomplished in two to three years and students are able to return to their regular schools on a full-time basis. Along with academic remediation, emphasis is also placed on teaching compensatory strategies through a study skills curriculum which is an integral part of each class. On average 90 to 95 percent of the senior class pursue post secondary education with over 90 percent attending four year institutions.

The Hill Center's academic program strives to assist each individual in realizing his or her potential by developing strengths, remediating weaknesses and experiencing success. The relationship between the teacher and student encourages participation and a willingness to attempt difficult skills. The positive, success-oriented nature of the program facilitates learning, as well as improvement of self-concept and motivation. Close communication with the student's regular school helps to ensure optimum results for the student in both school environments. Progress is reported throughout the school year in the form of progress reports, grades and performance on pre- and post-testing using standardized instruments, and mastery of instructional objectives. Parent conferences are scheduled at least three times during the school year and may occur more frequently upon request. Numerous enrichment events are planned to provide students with extra-curricular activities designed for specific grade levels or across all levels. These activities may include field trips, speakers, field day, college night, community service projects, and workshops which add to the learning experiences of students, as well as parents and faculty.