Durango High School

It doesn't like a school, but club. Staffs were not acting professional. How you expect all the teenage students to be nice??? I guess that's what the principal likes.
—Submitted by a parent

staff was inpatient and rude to me. I was very disappointed as I gave my feedback to the secretary of principal regarding their staff, and she ignored and didn't want to listen.
—Submitted by a parent

It is one of the terrible school. staff is rude and helpless. the secretary of principal acts like a watch dog and wouldn't let me give my feedback to principal. I would never let my kid go to this school if I have had other choices.
—Submitted by a parent

Durango is a school like all others that struggles with discipline at times. Some kids misbehave and some do not - and that's life. However, the school has many excellent teachers, great students and involved parents. Schools are only as good as their administration, teachers, kids and parents, and my children have been very satisfied with this school - and grandkids will go there too!
—Submitted by a parent

I go to durango and it is a O.K. school not the best in the world but is one of the better schools in las vegas

Its not the schools responsiblilty to teach kids english in HS or any other school. These parents that get upset are down right ridiculous...do you think if I took my family to Mexico my kids would get taught in there native language? that would be a big fat no! We transfered to Durango this year after being in a Private School for 11 yrs and have been pleasantly surprised. The only class my child has is the one that the teacher doesnt speak Enlish!
—Submitted by a parent

Are you parents delusional? It is not the school's fault that some students are out of control, fight everyday and destroy the campus. Obviously they are out of control at home - and bring that same behavior to school. And why can't your child speak English if they are in High School? Again, it is not the school's responsibility to teach English to a Las Vegas high school student. Do your job parents - and you will make it much easier for the school to do theirs! Durango is just like every other high school, you expect a miracle without doing your job first. My daughter is an Honors student and doing well. She learned how to cope and how to succeed at home. . .
—Submitted by a parent

first of all if its education u want take them out of state. Nevada is ranked 49 state in all of U.S. Durango, in my opinion is average. I've seen schools much worse than Durango. The Faculty is amazing for those who take honors and A.P. but for those who take regular, well the teachers are a little worn out with the ridiculous kids. I would like to talk their parents. The parents are ridiculous for not do anything about their childs behavior. Its not the school i concerned with; its the students. The teachers are awesome and teach well. Overall i would recomend Durango for those who do not on moving out of las vegas any time soon. By the way the teachers are not allowed to do anything to the students or otherwise they get fired. So its up to the parents to control their children not the teachers.
—Submitted by a student

I love Durango High School, teachers and staff. My children enjoy it there and feel safe. They are getting a great education!
—Submitted by a parent

The spirit we have is amazing! the faculty, staff and students are the best!
—Submitted by a student

my 15 year-old Daughter attended Durango high school, she would come crying from school because the teachers would not help her because she did not speak english... this is the worst school I have taken any of my childern it dose not have my approvel...
—Submitted by a parent

I am a parent of two children @ durango and i believe it could be a much better place for me to have to send my children to. 50% (Or more) of the staff there could care less, or don't have the knowledge to care enough. The violence is unexceptable. At least 3 times p/wk a child is sent to emergency rm for being jumped. They have absolutely no control over the students or the surrounding area. It is terrifying every day to send my kids there.
—Submitted by a parent

When I went there I thought the worst thing was the kids in there. They are too rude to one another. I got picked on and that doesnt help with the demand to get a good grade. The school has dirty courtyards and grafittis in the bathroom. I saw it. But I finished school there just recently. All you know is a bunch of wealthy kids go there.

Im currently a Junior attending Durango High school, this school has been nothing but an inspiration for me to do my best, every year that I've been here the teachers supported me the best they could, any time I didnt understand anything I would come back after school and none of my teachers left until I actually understood the lesson, I dont know why so many people are complaining, the schedules just have to be adjusted to fit the school programs and all of the electives, and this could be as good as any other high school here in vegas
—Submitted by a student

I am currently a senior at Durango, and the for the past 3 years I've attended there, the line between good and bad fairly clear to me. It was easy to tell teachers that are seriously focused on helping a student succeed and the ones who basically hates being there. As for the students, it may take a while for them to warm up to others, but not every one of them are as bad as many people say. The main problem with Durango is organization. If the office and teachers actually took time getting things straightened out, then they won't have over thousands of students and parents coming to complain. We have 3 months of summer break, yet they do everything at least 3 days before the beginning of the school year.
—Submitted by a student

i disagree with all the negative comments,this school is amazing and the parents need to let the kids grow up and let them grow. Things happen,fights are going to happen every where you go. It doesnt matter,if you cant be your self the kids wont like a fake person.Regardless,Durango is an amazing school .
—Submitted by a student

I am a senior at Durango, and I must admit, over the four years I have been here, the school has definately improved. Before, my counselor was no help and the teachers weren't any good, but now my new counselor knows who I am. Plus the curriculum is great.
—Submitted by a student

*****Excellent academics! Focus on discipline and sports!
—Submitted by a parent

This school is a great school,they have one of the best sport programs and really good teachers who have helped me through the year.The counselers are great and were really helpful to me and others.
—Submitted by a student

Durango High School has a few good teacher but overall this school does not live up to the standards it should. my son was a gate student before this school and now he can barely make a 2.0 the teachers only seem to care to get through the day and seem to just not care.
—Submitted by a parent