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Douglas School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,759 students in Douglas School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public high schools in Nevada.
Public High Schools in Douglas School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Nevada public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Public High School in Douglas School District have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Nevada average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Douglas High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Nevada or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public high school average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NV)
# Schools
15 Schools
179 Schools
# Students
4,927 Students
171,734 Students
# Teachers
278 Teachers
7,518 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Douglas School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 19 school districts in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#5 out of 20 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
26%
Graduation Rate
92%
81.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.8%
38.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
26%
46%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
12%
Showing 2004–2020. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
64%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,833 is higher than the state median of $14,039. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,990 is higher than the state median of $13,427. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$6,665 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$69 MM
$6,375 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$15,833
$14,039
Showing 2010–2020. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student (19-20)
$13,990
$13,427
Showing 2010–2020. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Best Douglas School District Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jacobsen High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
225 China Spring Rd
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Gardnerville, NV 89410
(775) 265-5433
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Douglas High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1670 Hwy 88
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5136
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 782-5136
Gr: 9-12 | 1,510 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
George Whittell High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
240 Warrior Way
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-2446
Zephyr Cove, NV 89448
(775) 588-2446
Gr: 6-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Aspire Academy High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1680 Bently Parkway South
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Alt School
Alternative School
1680 Bently Parkway South
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Minden, NV 89423
(775) 392-1475
Gr: 4-12 | 4 students Minority enrollment: 75%
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