Durango HS

2,330 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Durango High School, located in the Spring Valley area of Las Vegas, is a prominent public secondary institution within the Clark County School District. Serving students in grades 9–12, the school is well-regarded for its diverse academic offerings, including a rigorous magnet program—the Academy of Finance—which provides specialized career-focused education. The campus is known for maintaining a strong sense of school spirit and community, supported by a wide array of extracurricular activities, competitive athletic programs, and active student organizations that cater to a variety of interests.

Beyond its academic and extracurricular achievements, Durango High School is recognized for its commitment to preparing students for life after graduation. The school emphasizes college and career readiness through its comprehensive curriculum and supportive counseling services. With a large and active student body, the campus functions as a hub of activity in the southwest Las Vegas valley, consistently working to foster an inclusive environment that encourages both personal growth and academic excellence among its diverse population of learners.

2,330

Total Students

92.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Durango HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	388
Hispanic	983
Black	432
Asian	275
Two or More	166
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	75

Hispanic
983 (42.2 %)
Black
432 (18.5 %)
White
388 (16.7 %)
Asian
275 (11.8 %)
Two or More
166 (7.1 %)
Pacific Islander
75 (3.2 %)
American Indian
10 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	Yes
District:	CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(702)799-5850
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,330
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	92.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,291
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 634

Grade 10 620

Grade 11 539

Grade 12 523

Ungraded 14