Durham High School vs. Chico High School
Should I attend Durham High School or Chico High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Durham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Chico High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
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).
Serving 1,913 students in grades 9-12, Chico High School ranks in the top 20% 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 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
301 students
1,913 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
86 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1398 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#630 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
78%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
81
505
Grade 10 Students
75
545
Grade 11 Students
76
418
Grade 12 Students
69
445
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
26%
30%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
65%
54%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
12%