Douglass High School
Tel:
(316)747-3310
- Douglass High School serves 280 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
School Overview
- Douglass High School's student population of 280 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 280 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Douglass High School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Douglass High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #838 out of 1,268 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 19% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 85% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.54 |
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| Graduation Rate | 80-84% | 85% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Douglass Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Douglass High School is Rose Hill High School (7.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Marvin Sisk Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Marvin Sisk Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Douglass Marvin Sisk Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 151 students
0.0 miles
950 E First
Douglass, KS 67039
(316)747-3340 0.0 6-8 151 - Douglass Leonard C Seal Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 312 students
0.4 miles
320 S Chestnut
Douglass, KS 67039
(316)747-3350 0.4 PK-5 312 - Rose Hill Rose Hill Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 363 students
7.1 miles
212 Rocket Drive
Rose Hill, KS 67133
(316)776-3320 7.1 6-8 363 - Rose Hill Rose Hill Intermediate Grades: 3-5 | 339 students
7.3 miles
409 E School St
Rose Hill, KS 67133
(316)776-3330 7.3 3-5 339 - Rose Hill Rose Hill Primary Grades: PK-2 | 357 students
7.3 miles
409 E School St
Rose Hill, KS 67133
(316)776-3340 7.3 PK-2 357
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