For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,442 students in La Plata County, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in La Plata County, CO are Durango High School, Animas High School and Durango Big Picture High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Plata County, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in La Plata County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Colorado public high schools.
La Plata County, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Colorado average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Durango High School, with 95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in La Plata County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Durango High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2390 Main Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1630
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1630
Grades: 9-12
| 1,347 students
Rank: #22.
Animas High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
271 Twin Buttes Ave
Durango, CO 81302
(970) 247-2474
Durango, CO 81302
(970) 247-2474
Grades: 9-12
| 193 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Durango Big Picture High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Southwest Colorado Eschool
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 Camino Del Rio Suite 220
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 403-0946
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 403-0946
Grades: 6-12
| 49 students
Rank: #55.
Bayfield High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Co Rd 501
Bayfield, CO 81122
(970) 884-9521
Bayfield, CO 81122
(970) 884-9521
Grades: 9-12
| 398 students
Rank: #66.
Ignacio High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
315 Becker Street
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0515
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0515
Grades: 9-12
| 215 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5411
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5411
Grades: K-12
| 156 students
La Plata County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Durango Second Chance (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
301 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4354
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4354
Grades: 6-12
| 88 students
The Excel Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
215 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Grades: 6-12
| 111 students
Ignacio Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
315 Ignacio St
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0515
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0515
Grades: 9-12
| 36 students
Pine River Valley High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
535 Candelaria Street
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0681
Ignacio, CO 81137
(970) 563-0681
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Robert Denier Youth Services Center (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
720 Turner Drive
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 375-2781
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 375-2781
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in La Plata County, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in La Plata County, CO include Durango High School, Animas High School and Durango Big Picture High School.
How many public high schools are located in La Plata County, CO?
7 public high schools are located in La Plata County, CO.
What is the racial composition of students in La Plata County, CO?
La Plata County, CO public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
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