Durango High School
Durango High School serves 1,101 students in grades 9-12.
Durango High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Durango High School's student population of 1,101 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,101 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 68 teachers |
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School Comparison
Durango High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Durango High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #474 out of 1768 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 34% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 74% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.60 |
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Graduation Rate | 87% | 80% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Durango School District No. 9-R School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Durango High School is Animas High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Miller Middle School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Needham Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Durango Needham Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 432 students10
0.2 miles
2425 West Third Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-4791 0.2 PK-5 432 - Durango Miller Middle School Math: 34% | Reading: 57%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 455 students10
0.3 miles
2608 Junction Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-1418 0.3 6-8 455 - Durango Riverview Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 51%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 481 students10
0.6 miles
2900 Mesa Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-3862 0.6 PK-5 481 - Durango Animas High School Charter School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 258 students10
0.8 miles
271 Twin Buttes Ave
Durango, CO 81302
(970) 247-2474 0.8 9-12 258 - Durango Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-11 | 537 students10
0.9 miles
201 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5411 0.9 K-11 537
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