Enrollment
1,352
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Durango, CO
Durango High School
Federal NCES profile for Durango High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080348000448
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Durango High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Durango · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 17.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Durango High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Durango High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Durango, CO.
School address
District: Durango School District No. 9-R · Colorado
NCES ID 080348000448 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.4%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Durango High School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Durango High School
Durango High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Durango, Colorado, enrolling 1,352 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Colorado, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,352 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Among 107 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #88, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 49/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 435 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Durango School District No. 9-R spends $11,863 per pupil, 27% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Durango School District No. 9-R also operates Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango (964 students) and Escalante Middle School (461 students) alongside Durango High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Durango High School compares
Durango High School on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.4% | ▼ 55% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,352 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,352
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in Colorado - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,863
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.1 FTE
Per 435 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 126 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 67.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.9%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Durango High School is about as mixed as the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Durango School District No. 9-R, which includes Durango High School.
$11,863
Per student
-27%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.5%
State 44.9%
Federal 6.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Durango High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Escalante Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Needham Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Durango High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 964
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,352 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Durango High School
How many students attend Durango High School?
Durango High School has 1,352 students enrolled. It is a high school in Durango, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Durango High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Durango High School is 17.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Durango High School?
17.4% of students at Durango High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Durango High School?
The largest demographic group at Durango High School is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Durango, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Durango High School?
Durango High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Durango High School rank among high schools in Durango?
By Resource Investment Index, Durango High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Durango, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Durango on the city page.
Is Durango High School a good school?
Durango High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Durango School District No. 9-R?
Besides Durango High School, Durango School District No. 9-R also operates Colorado Connections Academy @ Durango (964 students), Escalante Middle School (461 students), and Park Elementary School (452 students). See the Durango School District No. 9-R district page for the complete list.
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