Very Good
#534 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 29% in state
Durango Big Picture High School
High School · Durango School District No. 9-r · Durango, CO
A Durango School District No. 9-r high school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
150 TECH CENTER DR, Durango, CO 81301
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2021)
- 49.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Durango Big Picture High School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2013–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2013-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 19 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Durango Big Picture High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average283/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,209
Median home value
$634,900
Median rent
$1,433/mo
College educated
57.8%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Connections Academy @ DurangoEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 752 | Compare → |
| Southwest Colorado EschoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–12 | 0.5 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Animas High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 234 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Durango School District No. 9-r
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #5 of 13
- District spending per student
- $14,729NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Durango Big Picture High School is listed in Durango School District No. 9-R; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Durango Big Picture High School
Durango Big Picture High School is a public high school in Durango, CO, part of Durango School District No. 9-r, serving approximately 91 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #534 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Durango Big Picture High School
What grades does Durango Big Picture High School serve?
Durango Big Picture High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Durango Big Picture High School?
Durango Big Picture High School has an enrollment of approximately 91 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Durango Big Picture High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Durango Big Picture High School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Durango Big Picture High School rank in CO?
Durango Big Picture High School ranks #534 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Durango Big Picture High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Durango Big Picture High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Durango Big Picture High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Durango Big Picture High School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).
Is Durango Big Picture High School a charter school?
No, Durango Big Picture High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Durango Big Picture High School a Title I school?
No, Durango Big Picture High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Durango Big Picture High School?
60.4% of students at Durango Big Picture High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 91
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- La Plata County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.1%
- Phone
- (970) 259-0203
- 4-Year Graduation
- 49.5%
- Area population (ZIP 81301)
- 29,892
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81301; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022, multi-year average, 2013-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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