Durango Second Chance serves 88 students in grades 6-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
88 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
11%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
31%
35%
Black
n/a
4%
White
58%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Durango Second Chance?
88 students attend Durango Second Chance.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Durango Second Chance students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Durango Second Chance?
Durango Second Chance has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Durango Second Chance offer ?
Durango Second Chance offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Durango Second Chance part of?
Durango Second Chance is part of Durango School District No. 9-R.
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