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Durango School District No. 9-R

Colorado · Public School District
13
Schools
5,452
Students
$15,110
Per-Pupil Spend
+5% nat'l
24.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-28pp vs nat'l
67.4%
Graduation Rate
-19.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Durango School District No. 9-R is a public school district in Colorado serving 5,452 students across 13 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 67.4% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,110 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 24% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 52/100.

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All Schools (13)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Escalante Middle School06–08534
Miller Middle School06–08415
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Durango Big Picture High School09–1286
Durango High School09–121,369
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Colorado Connections Academy @ DurangoKG–12964
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,110Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
45%
49%
State
44.9%
Local (property tax)
48.5%
Federal
6.6%

Funding is shared between state (45%) and local sources (49%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
5,452
Students
24%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate67.4%
Opportunity Score52/100
StateColorado →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 24% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Below-average graduation rate
At 67.4%, graduation is 19.1 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Durango School District No. 9-R?
Durango School District No. 9-R has 13 public schools, serving a total of 5,452 students.
What is the graduation rate for Durango School District No. 9-R?
The graduation rate is 67.4%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Durango School District No. 9-R spend per student?
Durango School District No. 9-R spends $15,110 per pupil — 5% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Durango School District No. 9-R?
24% of students in Durango School District No. 9-R qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Durango School District No. 9-R?
Yes — 1 of the 13 schools in Durango School District No. 9-R is a charter school.
What grade levels does Durango School District No. 9-R serve?
Durango School District No. 9-R serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Durango School District No. 9-R?
The median opportunity score across schools in Durango School District No. 9-R is 52/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.