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Durango Big Picture High School

150 Tech Center Dr
Durango, CO 81301
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Top 30%
Serving 91 students in grades 9-12, Durango Big Picture High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 91 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50% in CO)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Durango Big Picture High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Durango Big Picture High School's student population of 91 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
91 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Durango Big Picture High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Durango Big Picture High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#471 out of 1779 schools
(Top 30%)
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<50%
32%
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<50%
45%
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(20-21)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
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American Indian
8%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
25%
36%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
64%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Durango Big Picture High School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
21-39%
82%
This chart displays graduation rate of Durango Big Picture High School and public school graduation rate of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
39%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Durango Big Picture High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Durango Big Picture High School's ranking?
Durango Big Picture High School is ranked #471 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Durango Big Picture High School often compared to?
Durango Big Picture High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Durango High School, Animas High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Durango Big Picture High School?
The graduation rate of Durango Big Picture High School is 21-39%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Durango Big Picture High School?
91 students attend Durango Big Picture High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Durango Big Picture High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Durango Big Picture High School?
Durango Big Picture High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Durango Big Picture High School offer ?
Durango Big Picture High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Durango Big Picture High School part of?
Durango Big Picture High School is part of Durango School District No. 9-R.
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 91 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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