Enrollment
320
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 061173001296
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Durham · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Durham High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Durham High
Durham High is a mid-sized high school in Durham, California, enrolling 320 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 320 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 776 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 49/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 213 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Durham Unified spends $12,634 per pupil, 23% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Durham Unified also operates Durham Elementary (495 students) and Durham Intermediate (233 students) alongside Durham High.
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 Durham High compares
Durham High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,634
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Durham Unified, which includes Durham High.
$12,634
Per student
-23%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.0%
State 50.2%
Federal 7.8%
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 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
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~320 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Durham on the city page.
Is Durham High a good school?
Durham High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools. 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 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.
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