Sierra Vista High School vs. Durango High School
Should you attend Sierra Vista High School or Durango 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
Sierra Vista High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Durango High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 3,255 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 17% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). 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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,322 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 13% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). 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 23:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
3,255 students
2,322 students
Total Classroom Teachers
133 teachers
99 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#407 out of 684 schools in NV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#554 out of 684 schools in NV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
13%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
13%
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
798
574
Grade 10 Students
835
582
Grade 11 Students
852
602
Grade 12 Students
758
548
Ungraded Students
12
16
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
16%
12%
% Hispanic
29%
44%
% Black
17%
19%
% White
22%
14%
% Hawaiian
4%
2%
% Two or more races
12%
8%
Diversity Score
0.81
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%