Durango High School

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Durango High School ranks 84 th of 349 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Durango High School is a public high school serving 1,369 students in grades 9-12 in Durango, Colorado, which is part of the Durango School District No. 9-R. The school consistently performs well academically, ranking in the top 25% of Colorado high schools and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Durango High School excels in academic performance, with students demonstrating strong proficiency on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates exceeded the state and district averages in all tested subjects, including CMAS/Science (53% vs. 24.8% state), SAT/Reading and Writing (77% vs. 58% state), and SAT/Mathematics (44% vs. 31% state). The school also performs well across various student subgroups, ranking in the top 25% of Colorado high schools for female students, male students, Hispanic students, and gifted and talented students. This suggests a focus on equity and ensuring all students have the opportunity to succeed.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Ignacio High School and Bayfield High School, Durango High School outperforms them on most academic metrics, including test scores and overall school rankings. This indicates that Durango High School is providing a more robust educational experience for its students. While the school performs well overall, there are some areas where it could potentially improve, such as the performance of special education students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2390 Main Avenue
Durango, CO 81301-4638

(970) 259-1630

District: Durango School District No. 9-R

SchoolDigger Rank:
84^th of 349 Colorado High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,329

Feeder schools for Durango High School:

Elementary:	Animas Valley Elementary School
	Florida Mesa Elementary School
	Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School
	Needham Elementary School
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	Park Elementary School
	Riverview Elementary School
	Sunnyside Elementary School
Middle:	Escalante Middle School
	Miller Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.4

Number of students: 1,369

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.8%

Hispanic:

21.0%

American Indian:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Durango High School ranks better than 75.9% of high schools in Colorado. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.35. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Durango High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Durango High School is $13,329.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Durango High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Durango High School 84^th of 349 Colorado public high schools. (See Durango High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Durango School District No. 9-R:

SchoolDigger ranks Durango School District No. 9-R 30^th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Durango High School

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Rank History for all students at Durango High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	73.26	73^rd	279	73.8%
2005	77.16	59^th	280	78.9%
2006	74.41	66^th	286	76.9%
2007	78.71	53^rd	298	82.2%
2008	79.58	49^th	301	83.7%
2009	76.59	68^th	310	78.1%
2010	70.61	96^th	327	70.6%
2011	70.87	95^th	337	71.8%
2012	70.13	99^th	334	70.4%
2013	65.39	122^nd	349	65.0%
2014	73.46	89^th	369	75.9%
2015	55.47	91^st	292	68.8%
2016	51.50	81^st	255	68.2%
2017	62.02	53^rd	256	79.3%
2018	70.99	93^rd	388	76.0%
2019	71.01	95^th	411	76.9%
2021	52.94	96^th	210	54.3%
2022	58.43	87^th	221	60.6%
2023	76.94	76^th	349	78.2%
2024	73.35	84^th	349	75.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Durango High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	65.81	21^st	61	65.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Durango High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	28.41	52^nd	77	32.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Durango High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	60.83	56^th	188	70.2%
2022	65.62	57^th	203	71.9%
2023	56.90	74^th	200	63.0%
2024	58.53	77^th	211	63.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Durango High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	68.04	71^st	239	70.3%
2022	68.28	81^st	257	68.5%
2023	71.34	66^th	254	74.0%
2024	69.06	75^th	257	70.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Durango High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	64.46	36^th	118	69.5%
2022	68.20	26^th	108	75.9%
2023	66.51	41^st	135	69.6%
2024	79.37	4^th	140	97.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Durango High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	63.10	83^rd	240	65.4%
2022	68.47	79^th	253	68.8%
2023	75.57	66^th	252	73.8%
2024	75.06	60^th	256	76.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Durango High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	59.95	59^th	181	67.4%
2022	59.17	69^th	205	66.3%
2023	65.42	54^th	198	72.7%
2024	69.89	47^th	199	76.4%

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Rank History for White students at Durango High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CO State Percentile
2021	57.46	93^rd	225	58.7%
2022	63.36	85^th	228	62.7%
2023	67.73	77^th	234	67.1%
2024	70.56	68^th	229	70.3%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Durango High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	719	3	2	105	6	n/a	n/a	835
1989	661	2	4	102	15	n/a	n/a	784
1990	638	4	2	96	13	n/a	n/a	753
1991	917	4	7	118	28	n/a	n/a	1074
1992	972	1	5	112	40	n/a	n/a	1130
1993	1036	3	4	112	30	n/a	n/a	1185
1994	1084	2	4	100	28	n/a	n/a	1218
1995	1162	5	7	96	28	n/a	n/a	1298
1996	1162	5	7	96	28	n/a	n/a	1298
1997	1296	1	5	117	33	n/a	n/a	1452
1998	1300	4	6	125	40	n/a	n/a	1475
1999	1289	5	4	118	42	n/a	n/a	1458
2000	1314	6	5	117	36	n/a	n/a	1478
2001	1312	6	8	120	36	n/a	n/a	1482
2002	1312	0	11	146	39	n/a	n/a	1508
2003	1312	0	11	146	39	n/a	n/a	1508
2004	1295	4	13	145	53	n/a	n/a	1510
2005	1259	5	19	138	54	n/a	n/a	1475
2006	1237	9	15	141	62	n/a	n/a	1464
2007	1225	8	19	165	62	n/a	n/a	1479
2008	1229	11	19	171	74	n/a	n/a	1504
2009	1190	13	20	207	82	n/a	n/a	1512
2010	1098	10	19	193	73	n/a	n/a	1393
2011	1035	10	21	212	78	1	3	1360
2012	954	9	16	213	67	2	8	1269
2013	923	7	9	216	61	1	22	1239
2014	838	6	9	191	48	1	17	1110
2015	769	10	9	180	51	0	19	1038
2016	771	12	6	170	46	0	25	1030
2017	815	7	8	165	49	0	31	1075
2018	819	6	12	193	43	0	28	1101
2019	876	4	15	189	42	1	32	1159
2020	914	3	18	209	44	2	37	1227
2021	925	5	16	242	63	2	39	1292
2022	965	4	11	263	63	3	38	1347
2023	955	6	10	288	56	3	51	1369

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Durango High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	835	49.3	16.9	n/a
1989	784	47.3	16.5	4.2
1990	753	41.1	18.3	8.9
1991	1074	45.9	23.3	7.4
1992	1130	66.9	16.8	7.7
1993	1185	69.1	17.1	7.5
1994	1218	71.2	17.1	8
1995	1298	71.4	18.2	6.8
1996	1298	71.4	18.2	6.8
1997	1452	81.1	17.9	6.7
1998	1475	74.8	19.7	6
1999	1458	82.5	17.7	6.2
2000	1478	81.1	18.2	6.7
2001	1482	78.5	18.9	7.7
2002	1508	79.1	19.1	9.4
2003	1508	79.1	19.1	9.4
2004	1510	86.8	17.4	9.5
2005	1475	86.2	17.1	9.8
2006	1464	81.7	17.9	15.5
2007	1479	83.5	17.7	16.8
2008	1504	92.3	16.3	19.1
2009	1512	90.8	16.7	16.7
2010	1393	81.4	17.1	18.9
2011	1360	71.7	18.9	20.5
2012	1269	71.1	17.8	23.2
2013	1239	69.1	17.9	23.2
2014	1110	62.1	17.8	21.1
2015	1038	59.0	17.5	21.2
2016	1030	62.0	16.6	20.7
2017	1075	64.2	16.7	21.4
2018	1101	67.5	16.2	19.7
2019	1159	72.5	15.9	18.8
2020	1227	74.6	16.4	20.7
2021	1292	73.8	17.5	20.3
2022	1347	75.3	17.8	13.7
2023	1369	78.2	17.4	20.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Durango High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	835	49.3	16.9	n/a
1989	784	47.3	16.5	4.2
1990	753	41.1	18.3	8.9
1991	1074	45.9	23.3	7.4
1992	1130	66.9	16.8	7.7
1993	1185	69.1	17.1	7.5
1994	1218	71.2	17.1	8
1995	1298	71.4	18.2	6.8
1996	1298	71.4	18.2	6.8
1997	1452	81.1	17.9	6.7
1998	1475	74.8	19.7	6
1999	1458	82.5	17.7	6.2
2000	1478	81.1	18.2	6.7
2001	1482	78.5	18.9	7.7
2002	1508	79.1	19.1	9.4
2003	1508	79.1	19.1	9.4
2004	1510	86.8	17.4	9.5
2005	1475	86.2	17.1	9.8
2006	1464	81.7	17.9	15.5
2007	1479	83.5	17.7	16.8
2008	1504	92.3	16.3	19.1
2009	1512	90.8	16.7	16.7
2010	1393	81.4	17.1	18.9
2011	1360	71.7	18.9	20.5
2012	1269	71.1	17.8	23.2
2013	1239	69.1	17.9	23.2
2014	1110	62.1	17.8	21.1
2015	1038	59.0	17.5	21.2
2016	1030	62.0	16.6	20.7
2017	1075	64.2	16.7	21.4
2018	1101	67.5	16.2	19.7
2019	1159	72.5	15.9	18.8
2020	1227	74.6	16.4	20.7
2021	1292	73.8	17.5	20.3
2022	1347	75.3	17.8	13.7
2023	1369	78.2	17.4	20.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Durango High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$12,971
2020	$10,796
2021	$9,716
2022	$11,278
2023	$13,329

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Durango High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 95^th of 411 High schools	Ranks 76^th of 349 High schools	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1159	1369	18.1%
African American	4	6	50%
American Indian	42	56	33.3%
Asian	15	10	33.3%
Hispanic	189	288	52.4%
Pacific Islander	1	3	200%
White	876	955	9%
Two or More Races	32	51	59.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.8%	20.1%	1.3%

Schools Near Durango High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2024)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2024)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading and Writing (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Durango High School	Public	9-12	2390 Main Avenue	Durango	81301	La Plata County	Durango School District No. 9-R	No	No	No	No	(970) 259-1630	1,369	78	17.4	20.1%	955 (69.8%)	6 (0.4%)	288 (21.0%)	10 (0.7%)	56 (4.1%)	3 (0.2%)	51 (3.7%)	73.4	84^th of 349 public high schools	75.9%		76.9	76^th of 349 public high schools	78.2%	8	79.0	38.0	74.0	42.0	77.0	44.0	53.0	$13,329
Durango Big Picture High School	Public	9-12	150 Tech Center Dr	Durango	81301	La Plata County	Durango School District No. 9-R	No	No	No	No	(970) 259-0203	86	7	11.6	32.6%	59 (68.6%)	1 (1.2%)	21 (24.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	35.9	215^th of 349 public high schools	38.4%		35.1	217^th of 349 public high schools	37.8%	2	61.0	17.0			53.0			$19,921
Southwest Colorado eSchool	Public, Virtual	6-12	701 Camino Del Rio Suite 220	Durango	81301	La Plata County	San Juan boces	No	No	Yes	No	(970) 403-0946	40	5	7.8		26 (65.0%)	3 (7.5%)	7 (17.5%)	1 (2.5%)	2 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.5%)								(n/a)								$00
Animas High School	Public, Charter	9-12	271 Twin Buttes Ave	Durango	81301	La Plata County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	No	(970) 247-2474	206	18	11.3		167 (81.1%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (9.7%)	4 (1.9%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.3%)	67	104^th of 349 public high schools	70.2%		63.4	118^th of 349 public high schools	66.2%	14	91.0	28.0	79.0	44.0	73.0	28.0	43.2	$10,857
Bayfield High School	Public	9-12	800 Co Rd 501	Bayfield	81122	La Plata County	Bayfield School District No. 10Jt-R	No	No	No	No	(970) 884-9521	423	32	13.3	30.0%	303 (71.6%)	1 (0.2%)	72 (17.0%)	2 (0.5%)	26 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.5%)	36.6	210^th of 349 public high schools	39.8%		43.8	184^th of 349 public high schools	47.3%	26	63.0	22.0	57.0	30.0	51.0	22.0	23.9	$14,874
Ignacio High School	Public	9-12	315 Becker Street	Ignacio	81137	La Plata County	Ignacio School District No. 11Jt	No	No	No	No	(970) 563-0515	201	21	9.5	60.7%	65 (32.3%)	1 (0.5%)	65 (32.3%)	2 (1.0%)	55 (27.4%)	1 (0.5%)	12 (6.0%)	22.2	269^th of 349 public high schools	22.9%		21.6	271^st of 349 public high schools	22.3%	2	52.0	30.0	38.0	11.0	37.0	20.0	23.3	$22,483

Frequently Asked Questions about Durango High School

What schools feed into Durango High School?

Durango High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Animas Valley Elementary School
Elementary : Florida Mesa Elementary School
Elementary : Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School
Elementary : Needham Elementary School
Elementary : Park Elementary School
Elementary : Riverview Elementary School
Elementary : Sunnyside Elementary School
Middle : Escalante Middle School
Middle : Miller Middle School

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Rank History for Durango High School

Rank History for all students at Durango High School

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Durango High School

Rank History for Special Education students at Durango High School

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Durango High School

Rank History for Female students at Durango High School

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Durango High School

Rank History for Male students at Durango High School

Rank History for Hispanic students at Durango High School

Rank History for White students at Durango High School

Enrollment information for Durango High School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Durango High School

Student/Teacher Ratio Durango High School

Per Pupil Expenditures for Durango High School

Impact of COVID-19 on Durango High School

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Student Body

Schools Near Durango High School