Durango High School

Durango High School serves 1,343 students in grades 9-12 in the heart of Durango, Colorado. With 81 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.6:1, providing students with reasonably accessible instruction and support. Academically, Durango High School earns a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #523 out of 1,831 high schools statewide, placing it in the 72nd percentile among Colorado schools.

The school's academic score of 7.6 reflects solid educational foundations, while math performance shows 42% of students achieving proficiency or above across grade levels, indicating opportunities for continued growth in this subject area. The school draws from a well-educated community where 58% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the median household income reaches $80,346. This educated population, combined with a poverty rate of 13%, creates a supportive environment for student learning.

The surrounding neighborhood features a median home value of $584,700, reflecting the area's desirability and stability. Located on Main Avenue in this picturesque southwestern Colorado town of nearly 30,000 residents, Durango High School benefits from being situated in a community that values education and offers students both small-town charm and access to the natural beauty of the Four Corners region.