- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Durham, CA
Durham High
Federal NCES profile for Durham High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061173001296
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Durham High earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Durham · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.8:1
- small classes for California
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Durham High has class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Durham High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Durham, CA.
School address
District: Durham Unified · California
NCES ID 061173001296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Durham High held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 061173001296 · Durham, CA High · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 17.8:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Durham Elementary (495 students)
Durham High held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Durham High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Durham Element
Durham Elementary
495 students
- This school
Durham High
320 students
- Durham Interme
Durham Intermediate
233 students
What this shows Durham High reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Durham High compares
Durham High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▼ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 20% in California - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,980
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Durham High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Durham Unified reports $13,980 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Durham High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Durham Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Durham High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~320 students)
Frequently asked questions about Durham High
How many students attend Durham High?
Durham High has 320 students enrolled. It is a high school in Durham, CA. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Durham High?
The student-teacher ratio at Durham High is 17.8:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Durham High?
32.3% of students at Durham High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Durham High?
The largest demographic group at Durham High is White at 66.6% of enrollment, in Durham, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Durham High?
Durham High has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Durham High rank among public schools in Durham?
By Resource Investment Index, Durham High ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Durham, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Durham Unified?
Besides Durham High, Durham Unified also operates Durham Elementary (495 students) and Durham Intermediate (233 students). See the Durham Unified district page for the complete list.