Durango High School vs. Sierra Vista High School
Should you attend Durango High School or Sierra Vista High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Durango High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Sierra Vista High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 2,326 students in grades 9-12, Durango High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 3,149 students in grades 9-12, Sierra Vista High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,326 students
3,149 students


% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
55% | 45%


Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
130 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
24:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#540 out of 692 schools in NV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#414 out of 692 schools in NV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
16%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
45%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
20%
Graduation Rate
86%
90%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 9 Students
589
795
Grade 10 Students
621
851
Grade 11 Students
603
789
Grade 12 Students
499
707
Ungraded Students
14
7
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a


% Asian
13%
17%


% Hispanic
42%
28%


% Black
19%
16%


% White
15%
23%


% Hawaiian
3%
4%


% Two or more races
7%
12%


Diversity Score
0.75
0.81


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
98%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%

