Durham High School

About Durham High School

Durham High School is a public school located in Durham, North Carolina. It is part of the Durham Public Schools system and serves grades 9-12. The school has a rich history and is one of the oldest high schools in the state. Durham High School has a strong academic program and offers a variety of courses in the areas of math, science, social studies, and English. In addition to these core subjects, the school also offers a variety of electives such as art, music, physical education, and technology.
Durham High School is also known for its extracurricular activities. The school offers a wide range of clubs and organizations, including a debate team, a student newspaper, and a robotics team. The school also has a strong athletics program with teams competing in football, basketball, baseball, softball, and track and field.
Durham High School is a great place for students to learn and grow. The school provides a nurturing and supportive environment that encourages students to reach their full potential. With its strong academics, extracurricular activities, and athletics program, Durham High School is an excellent choice for students looking for an outstanding education.

Address:	9455 Putney Dr. Durham, CA 95938
Phone:	(530) 895-4685
Site:	dhs.durhamunified.org
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	298 students

Overview Durham High School

Durham High School serves 298 students in grades 9-12.
Durham High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Durham High School

Durham High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Durham High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.