Palmer High School vs. Doherty High School
Should I attend Palmer High School or Doherty High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Palmer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Doherty High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,552 students in grades 9-12, Palmer High School ranks in the top 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 26% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,916 students in grades 9-12, Doherty High School ranks in the top 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 26% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,552 students
1,916 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
82 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#650 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#850 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
49%
Graduation Rate
74%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
398
514
Grade 10 Students
404
481
Grade 11 Students
360
462
Grade 12 Students
390
459
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
36%
29%
% Black
10%
7%
% White
44%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%