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Durango High School

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Durango High School ranks 78 th of 340 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

78^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Colorado High Schools

Better than 77% of Colorado high schools

Summary

Durango High School is a large comprehensive public high school in Durango, Colorado, serving 1,352 students in grades 9–12 as part of the Durango School District No. 9-R. The school holds a 4-star rating and ranks 79th out of 338 Colorado high schools, placing it in the 77th percentile. Among nearby schools, Durango High is the clear academic leader: Animas High School ranks in the 42nd percentile, Bayfield High School in the 38th, Ignacio High School in the 12th, and Durango Big Picture High School in the 8th. The school’s graduation rate of 96.8% for 2024–2025 far exceeds the district rate of 89.8% and the state rate of 85.6%, outperforming every nearby high school by at least six percentage points.

Academically, Durango High posts proficiency rates well above state averages. On the 2025–2026 PSAT10, 78% of 10th graders were proficient in reading/writing versus 65% statewide, and 54% were proficient in math versus 39% statewide. The math advantage over nearby schools is particularly striking, with Bayfield at 24%, Ignacio at 22%, Durango Big Picture at 15%, and Animas at just 13%. Science results are also strong, with 38.8% of 11th graders proficient on the CMAS science test versus 25% statewide. The school maintains these outcomes despite a free/reduced lunch rate of 30.1%, suggesting effective support for students across different economic backgrounds.

Durango High earns particular distinction for high-achieving students, ranking 4th statewide for gifted and talented learners, and posting 4-star results for Hispanic, male, female, and low-income students. The main concern is chronic absenteeism: 31% of students missed significant instructional time in 2024–2025, slightly above the state rate of 28.4%. Special education outcomes also trail other subgroups. With a student–teacher ratio of 16.1, the school proves that a large high school can deliver strong academics at scale, making it a standout choice in the Durango region.

1,352

Students ?

16.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,204

Per pupil spending ?

30.1%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Colorado receive free school meals.

2390 Main Avenue
Durango, CO 81301-4638

(970) 259-1630

District: Durango School District No. 9-R

Feeder schools for Durango High School:

Elementary:	Animas Valley Elementary School
	Florida Mesa Elementary School
	Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School
	Needham Elementary School
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	Park Elementary School
	Riverview Elementary School
	Sunnyside Elementary School
Middle:	Escalante Middle School
	Miller Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.7%

Hispanic:

22.5%

American Indian:

4.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 68th percentile in 2016 → 77th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Colorado average (66% vs 48% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Colorado high schools

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Colorado average (86%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school66%

District avg58%

Colorado avg48%

78^th of 340

Colorado public high schools ?

Top 23%▲ up 9 pts since 2016

From top 32% (2016) to top 23% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 2High Schools in the Durango School District No. 9-R

27^th of 114Durango School District No. 9-R among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	77.8	78 of 340	77.1%	★★★★☆
2025	71.8	95 of 328	71.0%	★★★★☆
2024	73.4	84 of 349	75.9%	★★★★☆
2023	76.9	76 of 349	78.2%	★★★★☆
2022	58.4	87 of 221	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.9	96 of 210	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	71.0	95 of 411	76.9%	★★★★☆
2018	71.0	93 of 388	76.0%	★★★★☆
2017	62.0	53 of 256	79.3%	★★★★☆
2016	51.5	81 of 255	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	55.5	91 of 292	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	73.5	89 of 369	75.9%	★★★★☆
2013	65.4	122 of 349	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	70.1	99 of 334	70.4%	★★★★☆
2011	70.9	95 of 337	71.8%	★★★★☆
2010	70.6	96 of 327	70.6%	★★★★☆
2009	76.6	68 of 310	78.1%	★★★★☆
2008	79.6	49 of 301	83.7%	★★★★☆
2007	78.7	53 of 298	82.2%	★★★★☆
2006	74.4	66 of 286	76.9%	★★★★☆
2005	77.2	59 of 280	78.9%	★★★★☆
2004	73.3	73 of 279	73.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	69.1	75 of 257	70.8%	★★★★☆
2023	71.3	66 of 254	74.0%	★★★★☆
2022	68.3	81 of 257	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	68.0	71 of 239	70.3%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	68.8	39 of 143	72.7%	★★★★☆
2024	79.4	4 of 140	97.1%	★★★★★
2023	66.5	41 of 135	69.6%	★★★★☆
2022	68.2	26 of 108	75.9%	★★★★☆
2021	64.5	36 of 118	69.5%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	69.9	47 of 199	76.4%	★★★★☆
2023	65.4	54 of 198	72.7%	★★★★☆
2022	59.2	69 of 205	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.0	59 of 181	67.4%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	58.5	77 of 211	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.9	74 of 200	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	65.6	57 of 203	71.9%	★★★★☆
2021	60.8	56 of 188	70.2%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	75.1	60 of 256	76.6%	★★★★☆
2023	75.6	66 of 252	73.8%	★★★★☆
2022	68.5	79 of 253	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.1	83 of 240	65.4%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	65.8	21 of 61	65.6%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2022	28.4	52 of 77	32.5%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2024	70.6	68 of 229	70.3%	★★★★☆
2023	67.7	77 of 234	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.4	85 of 228	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.5	93 of 225	58.7%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2024)77th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2024)76th percentile~ school

Gifted and Talented (2026)73rd percentile-4 vs school

Female (2024)71st percentile-5 vs school

White (2024)70th percentile-6 vs school

Multi-racial (2024)66th percentile-10 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)64th percentile-12 vs school

Special Education (2022)32nd percentile-28 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2025-2026) ?

Reading and Writing78%+13 vs state

Mathematics55%+16 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT10 Reading and Writing (2026)	PSAT10 Mathematics (2026)	PSAT9 Reading and Writing (2026)	PSAT9 Mathematics (2026)	SAT Reading and Writing (2026)	SAT Mathematics (2026)	CMAS English Language Arts (2026)				CMAS Math (2026)				CMAS Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT10 Reading and Writing 10th Grade	PSAT10 Mathematics 10th Grade	PSAT9 Reading and Writing 9th Grade	PSAT9 Mathematics 9th Grade	SAT Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math 7th Grade	CMAS Math 8th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 8th Grade	CMAS Science 11th Grade	Total
Durango High School	Public	9-12	2390 Main Avenue	Durango	81301	La Plata County	Durango School District No. 9-R	No	No	No	No	(970) 259-1630	1,352	84	16.1	30.1%	915 (67.7%)	11 (0.8%)	304 (22.5%)	6 (0.4%)	66 (4.9%)	2 (0.1%)	48 (3.6%)	77.8	78^th of 340 public high schools	77.1%		71.8	95^th of 328 public high schools	71.0%	17	78.1	54.5	478.0	450.0	535.0	512.0										744.0	$17,204
Animas High School	Public, Charter	9-12	22 Osprey Way	Durango	81302	La Plata County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	No	(970) 247-2474	249	23	10.9	26.5%	200 (80.3%)	2 (0.8%)	33 (13.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.8%)	39.4	197^th of 340 public high schools	42.1%		40.1	196^th of 328 public high schools	40.2%	1	60.0	13.3	66.7	24.4	68.1	19.1										47.1	$17,228
Southwest Colorado eSchool	Public, Virtual	6-12	701 Camino Del Rio Suite 220	Durango	81301	La Plata County	San Juan boces	No	No	Yes	No	(970) 403-0946	48	2	29.4	—	36 (75.0%)	2 (4.2%)	7 (14.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)																	$00
Durango Big Picture High School	Public	9-12	150 Tech Center Dr	Durango	81301	La Plata County	Durango School District No. 9-R	No	No	No	No	(970) 259-0203	99	11	8.9	56.6%	57 (57.6%)	1 (1.0%)	25 (25.3%)	2 (2.0%)	8 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.1%)	10.2	314^th of 340 public high schools	7.6%		30.4	231^st of 328 public high schools	29.6%	83	40.0	15.0			448.0	404.0											$29,311
Bayfield High School	Public	9-12	800 Co Rd 501	Bayfield	81122	La Plata County	Bayfield School District No. 10Jt-R	No	No	No	No	(970) 884-9521	404	33	12.2	34.4%	288 (71.3%)	2 (0.5%)	78 (19.3%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.2%)	37	211^th of 340 public high schools	37.9%		35.8	214^th of 328 public high schools	34.8%	3	72.9	24.3	69.0	34.5	47.4	12.8										18.3	$50,636
Ignacio High School	Public	9-12	315 Becker Street	Ignacio	81137	La Plata County	Ignacio School District No. 11Jt	No	No	No	No	(970) 563-0515	182	20	8.9	47.8%	59 (32.4%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (36.3%)	2 (1.1%)	45 (24.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.5%)	14.9	301^st of 340 public high schools	11.5%		21.7	261^st of 328 public high schools	20.4%	40	46.7	22.2	42.9	14.3	42.1	7.9										12.5	$27,035

Frequently Asked Questions about Durango High School

What district is Durango High School in?

Durango School District No. 9-R

How many students attend Durango High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,352 students attended Durango High School.

What schools feed into Durango High School?

Durango High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Animas Valley Elementary School
Elementary : Florida Mesa Elementary School
Elementary : Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School
Elementary : Needham Elementary School
Elementary : Park Elementary School
Elementary : Riverview Elementary School
Elementary : Sunnyside Elementary School
Middle : Escalante Middle School
Middle : Miller Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Durango High School?

Students at Durango High School are 68% White, 22% Hispanic, 5% American Indian, 4% Two or more races.

Is Durango High School a good school?

Durango High School ranks 78^th of 340 Colorado high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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2017–18 through 2025–26 immunization rates (updated)NewOct 19, 2026

2025–26 attendance dataOct 6, 2026

2025–26 CMAS, PSAT10, PSAT9 & SAT test scoresAug 19, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataJun 13, 2026

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

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