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Our goal is to be the best public high school in Colorado.
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About Us

Durango High School (DHS) welcomes students in 9th-12th grades. It's located in the heart of Durango, Colorado, along the Animas River, and serves approximately 1,350 students. Durango High School provides a rigorous education to prepare students for their future, be it a 4-year college, a 2-year institution, industry, the military, directly into the workforce, or whatever path they choose.
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Where we’re located
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Mission

Our mission at Durango High School is to be the best public high school in the State of Colorado. We achieve excellence through positive relationships and high expectations for all of our students to excel in the classroom and in extracurricular activities. We provide an atmosphere where students can thrive, can find their niche,  and excel at their chosen career path.
 

News & Announcements

Don't forget! No school on Monday - Conference Day

Conference Day is Oct. 19 + BGC Day Camp available

Monday, Oct. 19, is a Conference Day. While there are no classes for students, all Durango School District (DSD) school buildings will be open to accommodate conferences. Schools will resume normal class schedules on Tuesday, Oct. 20.

AP Exam Registration Deadline

Register for AP Exams is open until Friday, October 16th. Please complete the 2-step process: Step 1: fill out google form with student name, grade, and AP Exam registering for. Step 2: Make payment on our website under tests and exams. We offer a Reduced price of $53 for students who qualify for free reduced lunch and Regular price $99 per exam.

Please see the Academics > Advanced Placement Page for more information.
Bravo Award winner Caleb Stubbs

Bravo Award Winner: Caleb Stubbs

Throughout each school year, DSD employees nominate their colleagues for Bravo Awards, an honor that recognizes faculty and staff who demonstrate Portrait of a Graduate attributes as they go above and beyond for students and the district.
Fall Break is Oct. 9-12, 2026

Fall Break is here: Classes resume Oct. 13

It's Fall Break, and Durango School District (DSD) schools will be closed through Monday, Oct. 12. We look forward to welcoming our students back when classes resume on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
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Principal's Message

Durango High School  provides rigorous classroom study, extracurricular activities, sports, Career & Technical Education, Honors classes, Advanced Placement, concurrent enrollment  in college courses, and four-year, individualized academic advisors to help prepare our students for their future career.  – Dr. Jon Hoerl, Principal, CASE 2024 Colorado High School Principal of the Year.

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Quality of Life

Durango is a beautiful place to live and work. It is located at 6,512 feet elevation in Southwest Colorado near the Four Corners region. Families who live here enjoy a historic steam train, ski resort, rivers, vibrant downtown, bike trails, sky-high “fourteener” mountains, and four distinct seasons with an average of 266 sunny days per year. We welcome new families and new staff members, and we offer excellent benefits and competitive salaries. 
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Accessibility Statement

Durango School District is committed to ensuring our digital platforms are accessible to everyone, aligning with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards and Colorado accessibility laws. If you encounter a barrier or need an alternative format, please contact us at [email protected] or (970) 247-5411.