Serving 84 students in grades 9-12, Durango Big Picture High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 84 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Durango Big Picture High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Durango Big Picture High School's student population of 84 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Durango Big Picture High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Durango Big Picture High School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#347 out of 1734 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
19%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
74%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Durango Big Picture High School's ranking?
Durango Big Picture High School is ranked #347 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Durango Big Picture High School often compared to?
Durango Big Picture High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Durango High School, Animas High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Durango Big Picture High School?
The graduation rate of Durango Big Picture High School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 81%.
How many students attend Durango Big Picture High School?
84 students attend Durango Big Picture High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Durango Big Picture High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Durango Big Picture High School?
Durango Big Picture High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Durango Big Picture High School offer ?
Durango Big Picture High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Durango Big Picture High School part of?
Durango Big Picture High School is part of Durango School District No. 9-R.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School (Events)
May 30, 2024 (Thursday)
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