At a glance
Reported students
756
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.01
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California high enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 2,195 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
487
Duarte High: 756 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
20.4:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 772
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.9:1
What the reported data says about Duarte High
Duarte High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Duarte. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Duarte Unified. NCES reports 756 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,195 high schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.4:1, close to the California median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (76.9%) and Asian (10.7%). English learners represent 22.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Duarte High
- 1How do the reported 20.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.01 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 22.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5%
- Hispanic76.9%
- Black3.4%
- Asian10.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
8 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Duarte Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mt. Olive Innovation and Technology High
High · Grades 09–12
54 reported students
Royal Oaks STEAM Academy (K-8)
Elementary · Grades KG–08
848 reported students
Maxwell Academy (PK-8)
Elementary · Grades KG–08
504 reported students
Beardslee Dual Language Immersion Academy (PK-8)
Elementary · Grades KG–08
470 reported students
Valley View Acad of Tech and Creative Lrng (TK-6)
Elementary · Grades KG–06
317 reported students
Public schools near Duarte High
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California School of the Arts - San Gabriel Valley High · Charter · California School of the Arts - San Gabriel Valley District | 09–12 | 974 | 0.1 mi |
| Canyon Oaks High High · Monrovia Unified | 09–12 | 49 | 0.9 mi |
| Mt. Olive Innovation and Technology High High · Duarte Unified | 09–12 | 54 | 0.9 mi |
| Monrovia High High · Monrovia Unified | 09–12 | 1,455 | 2.7 mi |
| North Park Continuation High High · Baldwin Park Unified | 09–12 | 186 | 3 mi |
| Baldwin Park High High · Baldwin Park Unified | 09–12 | 1,260 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Duarte High
What grades does Duarte High serve?
Duarte High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Duarte Unified.
How many students attend Duarte High?
Duarte High reported 756 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 2,195 California high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 772 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Duarte High?
The calculated ratio is 20.4:1, based on 756 students and 37.01 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Duarte High a public, charter, or magnet school?
Duarte High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Duarte Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Duarte High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
77% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Duarte High in?
Duarte High is part of Duarte Unified, based in Duarte, CA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Duarte High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include California School of the Arts - San Gabriel Valley (0.1 mi), Canyon Oaks High (0.9 mi), Mt. Olive Innovation and Technology High (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.