Serving 739 students in grades 9-12, Douglas High School - 03 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 739 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in SD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Douglas High School in Box Elder, SD, serves an attendance zone that encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 150.9 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 14.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Douglas High School - 03 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Douglas High School - 03's student population of 739 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
739 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Douglas High School - 03 ranks within the top 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Douglas High School - 03 is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#243 out of 619 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
7%
14%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
1%
3%
White
69%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
82%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.2%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Douglas High School - 03's ranking?
Douglas High School - 03 is ranked #243 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What schools are Douglas High School - 03 often compared to?
Douglas High School - 03is often viewed alongside schools like Central High School - 41, New Underwood High School - 01, Stevens High School - 42 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Douglas High School - 03?
The graduation rate of Douglas High School - 03 is 85-89%, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 82%.
How many students attend Douglas High School - 03?
739 students attend Douglas High School - 03.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Douglas High School - 03 students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Douglas High School - 03?
Douglas High School - 03 has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Douglas High School - 03 offer ?
Douglas High School - 03 offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Douglas High School - 03 part of?
Douglas High School - 03 is part of Douglas School District 51-1.
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