Durant Junior/senior High School serves 332 students in grades 7-12.
Durant Junior/senior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Durant Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Durant Junior/senior High School's student population of 332 students has grown by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
332 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Durant Junior/senior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Durant Junior/senior High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#711 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
64%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
68%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
3%
12%

Black
n/a
7%

White
94%
73%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Durant Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Durant Junior/senior High School is ranked #711 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Durant Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Durant Junior/senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Durant Junior/senior High School?
332 students attend Durant Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Durant Junior/senior High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Durant Junior/senior High School?
Durant Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Durant Junior/senior High School offer ?
Durant Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Durant Junior/senior High School part of?
Durant Junior/senior High School is part of Durant Comm School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 22, 2023 (Wednesday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 23, 2023 (Thursday)
No School - Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2023 (Friday)
No School - Spring Break
March 18, 2024 (Monday)
No School - Spring Break
March 19, 2024 (Tuesday)
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