Durham High
9455 Putney Drive, Durham, CA 95938-9426
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 80th percentile among comparable California schools.
69.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 41.3% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 69.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 41.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 336/1,596 (79th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 319/1,596 (80th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 16:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 320 |
| Low-Income Students | 125 (39.1%) |
| English Learners | 12 (3.8%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 19.2 points from last year and rose 11.7 points over the full period. Math rose 13.0 points from last year and rose 0.1 points over the full period.
•Math +0.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
69.2% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 22% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 4.2-point reading income gap is narrower than the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 50% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 12% to 12%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
41.3% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 20% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.7-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Durham High rank in California?
Durham High ranks No. 336 of 1,596 in reading and No. 319 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Durham High compare with other schools in Butte County?
Durham High is No. 5 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 10 9–12 schools in Butte County with 2026 results.
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