Douglas High School is a public high school in Douglas, Wyoming, United States, the county seat of Converse County. Its mascot is the Bearcat, and its school colors are blue and white. It won its third consecutive 3A State Football Championship in 2010.
Serving 528 students in grades 9-12, Douglas High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 528 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in WY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Douglas High School's student population of 528 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
528 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Colors
White, Blue
School Rankings
Douglas High School ranks within the top 50% of all 309 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Douglas High School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#154 out of 309 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
n/a
1%
White
87%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
82%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Binturong
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Douglas High School's ranking?
Douglas High School is ranked #154 out of 309 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Wyoming.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WY state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Douglas High School?
The graduation rate of Douglas High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 82%.
How many students attend Douglas High School?
528 students attend Douglas High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Douglas High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Douglas High School?
Douglas High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Douglas High School offer ?
Douglas High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Douglas High School part of?
Douglas High School is part of Converse County School District #1.
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