Thomas B. Doherty High School, commonly referred to as Doherty High School, is a public high school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. Established in 1975, it is the newest school in the Colorado Springs School District 11, serving northeast Colorado Springs.
Serving 1,715 students in grades 9-12, Doherty High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,715 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Top 50% in CO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Doherty High School serves the northeast part of Colorado Springs, CO, covering an area of approximately 9.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.3 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Doherty High School's student population of 1,715 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,715 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1975
School Calendar
School Rankings
Doherty High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Doherty High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#890 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
82%
82.7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.5%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Green
School Mascot
Spartan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doherty High School's ranking?
Doherty High School is ranked #890 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Doherty High School often compared to?
Doherty High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mitchell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Doherty High School?
The graduation rate of Doherty High School is 82%, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 82.7%.
How many students attend Doherty High School?
1,715 students attend Doherty High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Doherty High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Doherty High School?
Doherty High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Doherty High School offer ?
Doherty High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Doherty High School part of?
Doherty High School is part of Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E.
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