DURANGO HIGH SCHOOL
DURANGO HIGH SCHOOL is a public high school that is part of the Durango School District No. 9-R school district, located in DURANGO, CO with about 1,101 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 67 teachers, DURANGO HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
DURANGO HIGH SCHOOL (DHS) is the primary public secondary institution serving the Durango School District 9-R in Southwest Colorado. Located on Main Avenue, the school serves as a central hub for the community’s high school-aged students, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, concurrent enrollment options with local colleges, and a variety of career and technical education programs. The school is known for its commitment to both academic rigor and student well-being, fostering an environment that encourages critical thinking and preparation for post-secondary success.
Beyond the classroom, DURANGO HIGH SCHOOL maintains a vibrant campus culture defined by a wide array of extracurricular activities, including a highly competitive athletics program, robust arts and music departments, and numerous student-led clubs. The school’s location in the San Juan Mountains often integrates local geography and community values into its programming, promoting an active, outdoors-oriented lifestyle. With its emphasis on fostering a supportive "Demon" spirit—the school's mascot—DHS strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that prepares students to be engaged citizens in a global society.
For more information, contact DURANGO HIGH SCHOOL at (970) 259-1630 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DURANGO, CO 81301-4638
(970) 259-1630
DURANGO HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in DURANGO, CO with about 1,101 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Durango School District No. 9-R
- Total Students:
- 1,101
- Teachers:
- 67.59
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,101 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DURANGO HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 74.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 3.9%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Female
- 51.1%
- Male
- 48.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.