For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,869 students in Durango, CO.
The top ranked public high schools in Durango, CO are Durango High School, Southwest Colorado Eschool and Animas High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Durango, CO public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Colorado public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 53% statewide average). High schools in Durango have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Colorado public high schools.
Durango, CO public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Colorado average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Durango High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Colorado or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Durango, CO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Durango High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2390 Main Avenue
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1630
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-1630
Grades: 9-12
| 1,343 students
Rank: #22.
Southwest Colorado Eschool
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
701 Camino Del Rio Suite 220
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 403-0946
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 403-0946
Grades: 6-12
| 45 students
Rank: #33.
Animas High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
271 Twin Buttes Ave
Durango, CO 81302
(970) 247-2474
Durango, CO 81302
(970) 247-2474
Grades: 9-12
| 234 students
Rank: #44.
Durango Big Picture High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Tech Center Dr
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5411
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 247-5411
Grades: K-12
| 156 students
Durango, Colorado ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Durango Second Chance (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
301 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4354
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 385-4354
Grades: 6-12
| 88 students
The Excel Charter School (Closed 2008)
Charter School
215 East 12th Street
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Durango, CO 81301
(970) 259-0203
Grades: 6-12
| 111 students
Robert Denier Youth Services Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
720 Turner Drive
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 375-2781
Durango, CO 81303
(970) 375-2781
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Durango, CO?
The top ranked public high schools in Durango, CO include Durango High School, Southwest Colorado Eschool and Animas High School.
How many public high schools are located in Durango?
5 public high schools are located in Durango.
What is the racial composition of students in Durango?
Durango public high schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public high schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Durango are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Durango include: Animas High School vs. Durango High School, Durango Big Picture High School vs. Durango High School, Durango Big Picture High School vs. Animas High School
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