Serving 91 students in grades 9-12, Durango Big Picture High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower 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 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Durango Big Picture High School's student population of 91 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
91 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Motto
One Student At A Time
School Rankings
Durango Big Picture High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Durango Big Picture High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#926 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
25%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
64%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
82%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Durango Big Picture High School's ranking?
Durango Big Picture High School is ranked #926 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% 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 82%.
How many students attend Durango Big Picture High School?
91 students attend Durango Big Picture High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Durango Big Picture High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% 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 10:1, which is lower 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break (No school)
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break (No school)
November 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break (No school)
November 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break (No school)
November 27, 2025 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break (No school)
November 28, 2025 (Friday)
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