Serving 301 students in grades 9-12, Durham High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Durham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Durham High School's student population of 301 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Durham High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Durham High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1398 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
26%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
65%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Durham High School's ranking?
Durham High School is ranked #1398 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Durham High School often compared to?
Durham High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chico High School, Pleasant Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Durham High School?
The graduation rate of Durham High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Durham High School?
301 students attend Durham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Durham High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Durham High School?
Durham High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Durham High School offer ?
Durham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Durham High School part of?
Durham High School is part of Durham Unified School District.
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