Durango High School

Durango High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
7100 W Dewey Dr,  Las Vegas, NV
Spring Valley Neighborhood
Clark County School District
3.5
2.4
2,330 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
15%
Reading Proficiency
29%
Average GPA
3.37
Graduation Rate
84%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
C
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.37
Reading Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
15%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
25:1
Teachers
92
Full Time Teachers
92
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
23
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
53.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

3
Equity
3
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Science
18.8%
State Average
28.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
345:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.3%
Female
45.7%
Hispanic
42.2%
Black
18.5%
White
16.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.8%
Two or more races
7.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3.2%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#5 Most Diverse Public HS in Nevada
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas 684 Students
University of Nevada, Reno 370 Students
College of Southern Nevada 341 Students
Nevada State University 134 Students
Northern Arizona University 127 Students
University of California - San Diego 115 Students
Arizona State University 110 Students
University of San Francisco 99 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 94 Students
University of San Diego 93 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 142 Students
Business 130 Students
Psychology 93 Students
Biology 75 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 62 Students
Computer Science 61 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 37 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 32 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 31 Students
Accounting 29 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 325 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/1/2024
Being here for 2 years, I can attest that Durango is a decent school to get your high school education. The teachers I've had are the best ever; they always try to help you and teach you the most efficient ways they can. However, the cafeteria food can have more variety in it.
3.0 Senior
1/12/2024
Best parts of about the school are the most likely the friends I made along the way but a lot of people you don't know remain kind of hostile and the environment isn't too friendly especially if you aren't participating within Honors, AP's, or Dual Enrollment classes. I personally love the teacher's dedication to helping students and the "Gear Up" program that prepares students for college and scholarships but overall Durango is an average school to me. I don't have any particular areas I would like to see change in but the people could definitely be friendlier.
5.0 Senior
11/26/2023
While being a student at Durango High School I have made so many friends. I have also had the resources to get help with college applications, scholarships, and even teachers who help and review my college essays. This school has it's flaws but I am beyond happy to say I'm graduating from this school.
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2.4 20 Reviews
1.0 other
4/2/2025
I was a student of this school for my senior year and it was the worst experience of my life I had to transfer to this school because I had to move from California to Nevada and they said that none of my credits from my old school wouldn’t transfer over so I had to take their state test even though...
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1.0 parent
11/22/2024
After raising 8 children over a 40 years period, I can attest to the fact that not only is Durango the WORST school any of my kids have ever attended but the entire school district is the worst. That isn't an opinion. it is a fact if you research online based on research groups. I won't go into the...
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5.0 parent
5/9/2024
Our son goes to Durango high and weLove everything about it
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5.0 parent
5/25/2023
Both of my boys go here with my older son graduating tomorrow. We are on COSA to go to this school and I love it. The school keeps us informed and included, and the teachers respond well to the students' needs. Both of my boys are high achievers, into extracurricular activities, and take pride in th...
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