Durango High School
School Overview
Durango High School is a public school located in Durango, Colorado. It is a school in Durango School District 9-R district.
According to the Colorado state assessment result, 42% of students are proficient in Math learning and 72% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,099 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1 where a total of 68 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,099 students are attending Durango High School. By gender, there are 536 and 563 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Durango High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 89 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| White | 78 | 40 | 38 |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 89 | 48 | 41 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 68 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Durango High School and the students to teacher ratio is 16 to 1. All teachers are certified. All teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 68 | Students per teacher: 16 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 68 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 366 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 3 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 16,118 Households |
| Population | 39,367 |
| Male | 20,492 |
| Female | 20,680 |
| Child Population | 9,228 |
| Total Housing Units | 20,690 Units |
| Average House Value | $432,400 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,182 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.80% |
| Average Household Income | $70,782 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 92.56% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Durango High School offers 14 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 470 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 241 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Durango High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 14 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 470 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 218 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 189 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 338 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 241 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Durango School District No. 9-r
In Durango School District No. 9-r, 15 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in DURANGO, Colorado
5 private schools are serving students in DURANGO, Colorado. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.