Serving 214 students in grades 9-12, Douglass High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Douglass High School's student population of 214 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
214 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Douglass High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Douglass High School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1072 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
22%
Black
5%
7%
White
76%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Douglass High School's ranking?
Douglass High School is ranked #1072 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Douglass High School often compared to?
Douglass High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Flinthills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Douglass High School?
The graduation rate of Douglass High School is 90%, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Douglass High School?
214 students attend Douglass High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Douglass High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Douglass High School?
Douglass High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Douglass High School offer ?
Douglass High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Douglass High School part of?
Douglass High School is part of Douglass School District.
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