Durango High School

Summary:

Durango High School is a public high school in Las Vegas, Nevada, serving 2,330 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Clark County School District, which is the 7th ranked district out of 13 in Nevada and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Durango High School faces several challenges, including lower academic performance in some areas compared to nearby schools and state averages. The school's proficiency rates in the EOC Science Exam (14.7%) and ACT Mathematics (23.4%) were lower than the Clark County (19.6% and 19%) and Nevada (20.2% and 19.4%) averages. However, the school's proficiency rate in ACT English (44.1%) was higher than the Clark County (46.3%) and Nevada (45.6%) averages.

Durango High School also has a higher student-teacher ratio of 25.3 in 2022-2023, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 21.7 to 55 students per teacher. This higher student-teacher ratio may contribute to the school's lower academic performance. Additionally, Durango High School has an extremely high percentage of students (99.96% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 7100 W Dewey Dr
       Las Vegas, NV  89113


(702) 799-5850

District: Clark County

SchoolDigger Rank:
57th of 97 Nevada High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,800 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  25.3 Help
Number of students:  2,330

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
42.2%
African American:
18.5%
White:
16.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Durango High School ranks worse than 58.8% of high schools in Nevada. It also ranks 28th among 47 ranked high schools in the Clark County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Durango High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (42.2%), African American (18.5%), White (16.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Durango High School is 25.3. 48 high schools in the Clark County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Durango High School is $9,800, which is the 31st highest among 47 high schools in the Clark County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Durango High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Durango High School 57th of 97 Nevada public high schools. (See Durango High School in the ranking list.)

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Clark County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clark County 7th of 13 Nevada 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 NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 45.95 34th 55 38.2%
2008 46.50 36th 63 42.9%
2009 30.44 43rd 60 28.3%
2011 43.18 45th 69 34.8%
2012 25.42 49th 71 31.0%
2013 50.30 65th 110 40.9%
2014 47.18 66th 105 37.1%
2015 41.25 70th 107 34.6%
2016 36.04 76th 113 32.7%
2017 40.89 69th 125 44.8%
2018 43.52 69th 118 41.5%
2019 43.34 74th 136 45.6%
2021 16.33 84th 101 16.8%
2022 24.48 73rd 96 24.0%
2023 22.02 73rd 96 24.0%
2024 37.01 57th 97 41.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Durango High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 65.72 18th 50 64.0%
2018 41.71 26th 52 50.0%
2019 20.00 45th 56 19.6%
2024 34.46 15th 19 21.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Durango High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 67.63 12th 47 74.5%
2018 43.96 23rd 53 56.6%
2019 63.56 11th 61 82.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Durango High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 42.15 34th 57 40.4%
2018 27.17 48th 60 20.0%
2019 32.94 43rd 65 33.8%
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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 NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 53.01 30th 75 60.0%
2018 53.32 36th 99 63.6%
2019 48.58 50th 109 54.1%
2021 28.24 37th 52 28.8%
2022 21.02 36th 38 5.3%
2023 21.20 40th 48 16.7%
2024 54.49 27th 60 55.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Durango High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 43.43 50th 80 37.5%
2018 41.98 61st 99 38.4%
2019 38.47 75th 121 38.0%
2021 13.07 68th 73 6.8%
2022 18.28 56th 67 16.4%
2023 14.31 63rd 70 10.0%
2024 40.46 41st 68 39.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Durango High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 51.32 38th 79 51.9%
2018 40.33 70th 108 35.2%
2019 41.91 70th 126 44.4%
2021 20.60 60th 75 20.0%
2022 21.38 58th 75 22.7%
2023 24.14 54th 75 28.0%
2024 41.69 42nd 77 45.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Durango High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 45.67 31st 44 29.5%
2018 20.22 41st 49 16.3%
2019 41.33 30th 53 43.4%
2021 9.11 27th 27 0.0%
2022 8.75 28th 29 3.4%
2023 16.37 24th 26 7.7%
2024 22.08 22nd 25 12.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Durango High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 57.30 18th 46 60.9%
2018 55.42 15th 54 72.2%
2019 49.86 21st 56 62.5%
2024 45.87 3rd 6 50.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Durango High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 48.47 35th 73 52.1%
2018 41.57 51st 92 44.6%
2019 42.45 58th 110 47.3%
2021 19.01 48th 52 7.7%
2022 16.91 41st 46 10.9%
2023 16.97 48th 50 4.0%
2024 32.41 38th 60 36.7%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Durango High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 53.24 5th 10 50.0%
2018 73.13 5th 19 73.7%
2019 32.41 12th 18 33.3%
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Rank History for White students at Durango High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 59.46 29th 78 62.8%
2018 42.52 57th 100 43.0%
2019 34.92 71st 117 39.3%
2021 9.71 75th 75 0.0%
2022 22.94 49th 66 25.8%
2023 14.85 55th 62 11.3%
2024 46.74 37th 65 43.1%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada 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.

Durango High School Test Scores
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Data source: Nevada Department of Education

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by a student
Friday, May 9, 2014

Open Quote I love my school, the teachers there are really helpful; when I need help in school I know there's always a teacher or a councilor who is there to help me. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Durango High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 1577 129 153 137 16 n/a n/a 0 2012
1995 2270 200 340 263 19 n/a n/a 0 3092
1996 2270 200 340 263 19 n/a n/a 0 3092
1997 2286 171 383 293 29 n/a n/a 0 3162
1998 2179 175 383 351 20 n/a n/a 0 3108
1999 2183 192 395 415 18 n/a n/a 0 3203
2000 2137 183 444 505 19 n/a n/a 0 3288
2001 2236 232 531 622 26 n/a n/a 0 3647
2002 1322 189 380 476 23 n/a n/a 0 2390
2003 1322 189 380 476 23 n/a n/a 0 2390
2004 1344 242 432 555 28 n/a n/a 0 2601
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2283 2283
2006 1047 238 323 618 17 n/a n/a 0 2243
2007 1120 319 433 788 28 n/a n/a 0 2688
2008 1022 338 440 805 23 n/a n/a 0 2628
2009 1005 369 452 855 33 n/a n/a 0 2714
2010 904 339 471 781 30 n/a n/a 0 2525
2011 704 248 277 825 13 76 210 0 2353
2012 621 241 286 794 11 55 200 0 2208
2013 540 266 313 886 9 48 184 0 2246
2014 550 302 322 939 13 42 182 0 2350
2015 544 305 329 920 7 33 164 0 2302
2016 516 324 325 895 10 47 173 0 2290
2017 505 351 329 935 14 47 155 0 2336
2018 469 368 331 941 7 57 185 0 2358
2019 470 373 334 981 7 60 165 0 2390
2020 476 391 318 1015 5 49 155 0 2409
2021 445 410 325 1011 7 58 156 0 2412
2022 418 427 295 1020 10 73 172 0 2415
2023 388 432 275 983 10 75 166 1 2330

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
1994 2012 71.0 28.3 n/a
1995 3092 114.0 27.1 n/a
1996 3092 114.0 27.1 n/a
1997 3162 118.0 26.8 n/a
1998 3108 122.0 25.5 n/a
1999 3203 125.0 25.6 n/a
2000 3288 133.0 24.7 n/a
2001 3647 137.0 26.6 n/a
2002 2390 98.0 24.4 n/a
2003 2390 98.0 24.4 n/a
2004 2601 121.0 21.5 n/a
2005 2283 n/a n/a n/a
2006 2243 89.0 25.2 n/a
2007 2688 114.0 23.6 n/a
2008 2628 120.0 21.9 24.4
2009 2714 111.0 24.5 25.6
2010 2525 105.0 24.0 28.6
2011 2353 89.0 26.4 44.6
2012 2208 89.0 24.8 54.3
2013 2246 86.0 26.1 47.5
2014 2350 95.0 24.7 51
2015 2302 95.0 24.2 53.2
2016 2290 93.0 24.6 63
2017 2336 94.0 24.8 63.1
2018 2358 94.0 25.0 55.2
2019 2390 88.0 27.1 58.4
2020 2409 98.0 24.5 60.2
2021 2412 88.0 27.4 100
2022 2415 n/a n/a 100
2023 2330 92.0 25.3 100

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
1994 2012 71.0 28.3 n/a
1995 3092 114.0 27.1 n/a
1996 3092 114.0 27.1 n/a
1997 3162 118.0 26.8 n/a
1998 3108 122.0 25.5 n/a
1999 3203 125.0 25.6 n/a
2000 3288 133.0 24.7 n/a
2001 3647 137.0 26.6 n/a
2002 2390 98.0 24.4 n/a
2003 2390 98.0 24.4 n/a
2004 2601 121.0 21.5 n/a
2005 2283 n/a n/a n/a
2006 2243 89.0 25.2 n/a
2007 2688 114.0 23.6 n/a
2008 2628 120.0 21.9 24.4
2009 2714 111.0 24.5 25.6
2010 2525 105.0 24.0 28.6
2011 2353 89.0 26.4 44.6
2012 2208 89.0 24.8 54.3
2013 2246 86.0 26.1 47.5
2014 2350 95.0 24.7 51
2015 2302 95.0 24.2 53.2
2016 2290 93.0 24.6 63
2017 2336 94.0 24.8 63.1
2018 2358 94.0 25.0 55.2
2019 2390 88.0 27.1 58.4
2020 2409 98.0 24.5 60.2
2021 2412 88.0 27.4 100
2022 2415 n/a n/a 100
2023 2330 92.0 25.3 100

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Durango High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $468 (6.2%) $7,136 (93.8%) $7,604
2020 $538 (6.8%) $7,348 (93.2%) $7,886
2021 $1,075 (13.4%) $6,973 (86.6%) $8,048
2022 $1,470 (15.0%) $8,330 (85.0%) $9,800

Data source: Nevada 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 74th of 136 High schoolsRanks 73rd of 96 High schools
 21.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Science (Durango High School)27.315.1
 12.2%
   9th Grade Science (Clark County)27.619.6
 8%
   9th Grade Science (Nevada)27.721.1
 6.6%
10th Grade Science (Durango High School)20.714.5
 6.2%
   10th Grade Science (Clark County)15.29.8
 5.4%
   10th Grade Science (Nevada)20.913.8
 7.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Durango High School)22.812.9
 9.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)24.519.2
 5.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)25.519.7
 5.8%
11th Grade English (Durango High School)38.231.6
 6.6%
   11th Grade English (Clark County)46.245.9
 0.3%
   11th Grade English (Nevada)46.745.9
 0.8%
All Grades Science (Durango High School)2715
 12%
   All Grades Science (Clark County)26.918.7
 8.2%
   All Grades Science (Nevada)26.920.1
 6.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students23902330
 2.5%
African American373432
 15.8%
American Indian710
 42.9%
Asian334275
 17.7%
Hispanic981983
 0.2%
Pacific Islander6075
 25%
White470388
 17.4%
Two or More Races165166
 0.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.4%100%
 41.5%


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Durango High School ranks 57th of 97 Nevada high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Durango High School are 42% Hispanic, 19% African American, 17% White, 12% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,330 students attended Durango High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nevada Department of Education.

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