Top 5 Best La Plata County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,442 students in La Plata County, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in La Plata County, CO are Durango High School, Animas High School and Durango Big Picture High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Plata County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in La Plata County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public high schools.
La Plata County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Colorado average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Durango High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Best La Plata County Public High Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Durango High School
Math: 42% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2390 Main Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1630
Grades: 9-12
| 1,347 students
Rank: #22.
Animas High School
Charter School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
271 Twin Buttes Ave
Durango, CO 81302
(970) 247-2474
Grades: 9-12
| 193 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Durango Big Picture High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
215 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Southwest Colorado Eschool
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
701 Camino Del Rio Suite 220
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 403-0946
Grades: 6-12
| 49 students
Rank: #55.
Bayfield High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 Co Rd 501
Bayfield, CO 81122
(970) 884-9521
Grades: 9-12
| 398 students
Rank: #66.
Ignacio High School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
315 Becker Street
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0515
Grades: 9-12
| 215 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5411
Grades: K-12
| 156 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in La Plata County, CO

La Plata County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
301 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4354
Grades: 6-12
| 88 students
215 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Grades: 6-12
| 111 students
315 Ignacio St
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0515
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
535 Candelaria Street
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0681
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
720 Turner Drive
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 375-2781
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in La Plata County, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in La Plata County, CO include Durango High School, Animas High School and Durango Big Picture High School.
How many public high schools are located in La Plata County, CO?
7 public high schools are located in La Plata County, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in La Plata County, CO?
La Plata County, CO public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

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