Serving 1,369 students in grades 9-12, Durango High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Durango High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Durango High School is 0.47, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Durango High School?
The graduation rate of Durango High School is 93%, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 82%.
How many students attend Durango High School?
1,369 students attend Durango High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Durango High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Durango High School?
Durango High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Durango High School offer ?
Durango High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Durango High School part of?
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