Summary:
The city of Douglas, Arizona is home to 14 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this predominantly Hispanic district serve a student population that is largely economically disadvantaged, with most schools having over 50% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
While the district faces significant challenges in improving student outcomes, a few schools stand out as high-performers. Liberty Traditional Charter School - Saddleback and Center for Academic Success #3 - Douglas K-4, both charter schools, consistently rank among the top elementary schools in the state, with strong proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, the district-run public schools generally perform below the state average on academic measures.
Graduation rates across the district vary widely, from a low of 35.8% at PPEP TEC - Raul H. Castro Learning Center to a high of 93.6% at Center for Academic Success #2 - Douglas 9-12. Dropout rates are also a concern, ranging from 0.4% to 20.8% across the high schools. Addressing these disparities in student outcomes should be a priority for the district.
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