Durham High

www.durhamunified.org

320 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Durham High School, located in the small, rural community of Durham, California, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Durham Unified School District. As a smaller, close-knit campus, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the development of well-rounded students. The school is committed to preparing its students for success after graduation, whether that path involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military.

The school's culture is deeply rooted in community involvement and the traditions typical of a small-town high school. Students have access to a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, clubs, and vocational opportunities, which help foster a strong sense of school spirit and local pride. By maintaining a balance between rigorous core coursework and elective programs, Durham High School aims to provide a personalized educational experience that reflects the values and needs of the surrounding community.

320

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Durham High
Demographic	Student Count
White	213
Hispanic	77
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	27

White
213 (66.6%)
Hispanic
77 (24.1%)
Two or More
27 (8.4%)
Black
2 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	N/A
District:	Durham Unified
Phone:	(530)895-4685
Website:	http://www.durhamunified.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	106
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 80

Grade 10 82

Grade 11 86

Grade 12 72