Serving 310 students in grades 9-12, Durham High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Durham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
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Durham High School's student population of 310 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
310 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
Durham High School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Durham High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2020 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
27%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
64%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Durham High School is ranked #2020 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Durham High School often compared to?
Durham High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chico High School, Pleasant Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Durham High School?
The graduation rate of Durham High School is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Durham High School?
310 students attend Durham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Durham High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Durham High School?
Durham High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Durham High School offer ?
Durham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Durham High School part of?
Durham High School is part of Durham Unified School District.
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