| SCHOOL DISTRICT ENROLLMENT K-12 |
| Durango School District 9R |
4,650
|
Oct 2004
|
| Bayfield School District 10 |
1,248
|
Dec 2004
|
|
Ignacio School District 11JT
|
738
|
Dec 2004
|
| Total LaPlata County |
6,636
|
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Source: School Districts
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| EDUCATION DATA |
| Annual Number of High School Graduates |
|
| District 9-R |
87.60%
|
| |
|
| Student-Teacher Ratio for K-8 |
Durango 9-R |
| Student-Teacher Ratio for 9-12 |
Durango 9-R |
|
Average for the district is 13 students per teacher
|
Source: School District
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| COLLEGE/VOCATIONAL ENROLLMENT |
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| EDUCATION DESCRIPTION |
Durango
is home to Fort Lewis College, an independent four-year
public liberal arts institution of 4,350 students, which
offers 24 degree programs in the schools of Arts & Sciences,
Education and Business Administration.
In
addition to its educational mission, Fort Lewis College offers
a wealth of service programs for the region, from Continuing
Education classes to business consultation to support for
the arts and other organizations. Because of its commitment
to the state and region, the college has established itself
as an integral, vital part of the Durango community.
Pueblo
Community College Southwest Center (PCCSWC)
PCCSWC
is a fully-accredited two-year college that provides open
door admission. As a community college, PCCSWC offers a wide
range of courses. For those who need basic skills classes,
it provides foundation courses in English and Math. A unique
partnership with San Juan Basin Area Technical School allows
students to complete certificate programs and to obtain associate
degrees in Nursing, Electronics, Business and Office Technologies.
Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied
Science and Associate of General Studies two-year degrees
may also be earned. PCCSWC works closely with Fort Lewis College
to ensure a smooth transfer of credits for students.
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