Sierra Vista High School vs. Durango High School
Should I attend Sierra Vista High School or Durango 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
Sierra Vista High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Durango High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 2,853 students in grades 9-12, Sierra Vista High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,415 students in grades 9-12, Durango High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,853 students
2,415 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
88 teachers
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#350 out of 684 schools in NV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#484 out of 684 schools in NV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
12%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
31%
Graduation Rate
80%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
777
638
Grade 10 Students
753
601
Grade 11 Students
699
604
Grade 12 Students
604
557
Ungraded Students
20
15
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
17%
12%
% Hispanic
29%
42%
% Black
15%
18%
% White
23%
17%
% Hawaiian
4%
3%
% Two or more races
12%
7%
Diversity Score
0.80
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%