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Doherty High School vs. Mitchell High School

Should you attend Doherty High School or Mitchell High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Doherty High School
4515 Barnes Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Mitchell High School
1205 Potter Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Doherty High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Mitchell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,861 students in grades 9-12, Doherty High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 784 students in grades 9-12, Mitchell High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,861 students
784 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Doherty High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mitchell High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Doherty High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mitchell High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
47 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Doherty High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mitchell High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Doherty High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mitchell High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#890 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
#1524 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Doherty High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mitchell High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Doherty High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mitchell High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Top 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Doherty High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mitchell High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
82%
(Top 50% in CO)
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Doherty High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Mitchell High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Doherty High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mitchell High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
515
178
Grade 10 Students
451
207
Grade 11 Students
439
198
Grade 12 Students
456
201

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Doherty High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mitchell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Doherty High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mitchell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
29%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Doherty High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mitchell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Doherty High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mitchell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
52%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Doherty High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mitchell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Doherty High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mitchell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.64
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Doherty High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mitchell High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
69%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Doherty High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mitchell High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Doherty High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mitchell High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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