High Schools in Durango School District No. 9-R

The Durango School District No. 9-R in Colorado is home to two high schools: Durango High School and Durango Big Picture High School. Based on the available data, Durango High School appears to be the standout school in the district, consistently outperforming its counterpart on various academic measures and earning a higher statewide ranking.

Durango High School boasts higher test scores across multiple assessments, including CMAS/Science, PSAT9/Reading and Writing, PSAT9/Mathematics, SAT/Reading and Writing, and SAT/Mathematics. The school's performance exceeds both the district and state averages in these areas. Additionally, Durango High School has a higher statewide ranking of 76 out of 349 Colorado high schools, compared to Durango Big Picture High School's ranking of 217 out of 349.

While both schools have similar four-year graduation rates and dropout rates, Durango Big Picture High School serves a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 60.44%, compared to Durango High School's 30.16%. Additionally, Durango Big Picture High School has a lower student-teacher ratio of 9.7, which may indicate a more personalized or project-based learning approach. However, both schools face the challenge of high chronic absenteeism rates, exceeding 25%, which is an area the district may want to address.