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Douglas High School vs. Buena High School

Should you attend Douglas High School or Buena 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
Douglas High School
1500 E 15th St
Douglas, AZ 85607
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Buena High School
5225 E Buena School Blvd
Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Buena High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,338 students in grades 9-12, Douglas High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,750 students in grades 7-12, Buena High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
1,338 students
1,750 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Douglas 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 Buena High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Douglas High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Buena High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
83 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Douglas 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 Buena High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Douglas High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Douglas Unified District (4174) School District and the state of Arizona, 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 Buena High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) School District and the state of Arizona, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#973 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 50%)
#319 out of 1956 schools in AZ
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Douglas High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Buena High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
36%
(Top 50% in AZ)
58%
(Top 20% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Douglas High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Douglas Unified District (4174) School District and Arizona 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 Buena High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
31%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
54%
(Top 30% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Douglas High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Douglas Unified District (4174) School District and Arizona 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 Buena High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
13%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
27%
(Top 50% in AZ)
78%
(Bottom 50% in AZ)
92%
(Top 20% in AZ)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Douglas High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Douglas Unified District (4174) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Buena High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) School District and Arizona public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Douglas High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Buena High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
479
447
Grade 10 Students
337
478
Grade 11 Students
271
452
Grade 12 Students
251
373

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Buena High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Douglas High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Douglas Unified District (4174) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Buena High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
99%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Douglas High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Douglas Unified District (4174) School District and in Arizona, 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 Buena High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Douglas High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Douglas Unified District (4174) School District and in Arizona, 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 Buena High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Douglas High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Douglas Unified District (4174) School District and in Arizona, 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 Buena High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
8%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Buena High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) School District and in Arizona, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.02
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Douglas High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Douglas Unified District (4174) School District and Arizona, 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 Buena High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
34%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Douglas High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Douglas Unified District (4174) School District and Arizona, 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 Buena High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Douglas High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Douglas Unified District (4174) School District and Arizona, 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 Buena High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sierra Vista Unified District (4175) School District and Arizona, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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