Durango HS

2,322 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.

2,322

Total Students

99.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Durango HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	329
Hispanic	1,032
Black	434
Asian	278
Two or More	183
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	54

Hispanic
1,032 (44.5%)
Black
434 (18.7%)
White
329 (14.2%)
Asian
278 (12.0%)
Two or More
183 (7.9%)
Pacific Islander
54 (2.3%)
American Indian
11 (0.5%)

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
Phone:	(702)799-5850
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,322
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	99.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
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 9 574

Grade 10 582

Grade 11 602

Grade 12 548

Ungraded 16