Douglas High School
Douglas High School serves 1,417 students in grades 9-12.
Douglas High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 36%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 48%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 70% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 9-12
- Students: 1,417 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in NV)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Douglas High School's student population of 1,417 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,417 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Douglas High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 671 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Douglas High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#220 out of 671 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
21%
44%
Black
n/a
12%
White
67%
30%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
83%
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
71%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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