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Durham High

Durham Unified · Butte County · 9455 Putney Drive, Durham, CA 95938-9426

(530) 895-4685 · www.durhamunified.org

7/10
#484
Rank 484 out of 1,227
Top 39%
English Language Arts5/10 · #708 · 42nd percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #402 · 67th percentile
Science8/10 · #327 · 75th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Durham High sits in the heart of a small agricultural community just south of Chico, where the pace is slower and the community ties run deep — the kind of place where everyone at the Friday night game probably knows your kid's name. The school punches above its weight in math and science, making it a solid fit for families who want a genuinely tight-knit environment without sacrificing academic rigor. If you're drawn to rural Butte County living — think almond orchards, open land, and easy access to Chico's amenities — Durham High fits naturally into that lifestyle.

Student Demographics

79 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
53 (67%)
Hispanic
21 (27%)
Multiple Races
5 (6%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners9 (11%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged29 (37%)
Students with Disabilities11 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

320
Enrollment
20
Teachers (FTE)
16:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
22.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Graduation Rate

94.4%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

Athletics

Trojans · CIF Northern Section

20
varsity sports
7 boys
8 girls
Alpine Skiing/SnowboardingBaseballBasketball (Boys)Basketball (Girls)Cross Country (Boys)Cross Country (Girls)Football (11 person)Golf (Boys)

Source: CIF Home Campus 2025-26

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #1983 · 10th percentile

5 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found