Duarte High School

1565 E. Central Ave.
Duarte, CA 91010

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Tel: (626) 599-5700

www.duarteusd.org

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Duarte High School serves 792 students in grades 9-12.

Duarte High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 792 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Duarte High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Duarte High School's student population of 792 students has declined by 16% over five school years.

The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

792 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

37 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Duarte High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Duarte High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#2042 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Duarte High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Duarte High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Duarte High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

21:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Duarte High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

81%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Duarte High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.33

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Duarte High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥95%

85%

This chart display graduation rate of Duarte High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

63%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Duarte High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

12%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Duarte Unified School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Duarte High School's ranking?

Duarte High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Duarte High School?

The graduation rate of Duarte High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Duarte High School?

792 students attend Duarte High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

81% of Duarte High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Duarte High School?

Duarte High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Duarte High School offer ?

Duarte High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Duarte High School part of?

Duarte High School is part of Duarte Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Date

Spring Break

April 03, 2023 (Monday)

DHS Senior Check Out / Last Day for Seniors

May 19, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 792 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education