Douglas High School

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Douglas High School ranks 177 th of 259 Arizona high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Douglas High School is a public high school serving 1,405 students in grades 9-12 in Douglas, Arizona. The school is part of the Douglas Unified District, which is ranked 234 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Douglas High School has consistently underperformed the state average in standardized test scores, with only 31% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 38%. The school's performance is also below the district average, indicating it is a lower-performing school within the district. Compared to nearby schools, Douglas High School generally outperforms the PPEP TEC - Raul H. Castro Learning Center, a public charter school, in academic performance, but the Center for Academic Success #2 - Douglas 9-12, another public charter school, has shown stronger academic results in some areas.

Douglas High School's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 76.3% to 88.3%, with the most recent rate being 80.8% in 2022-2023. The school's dropout rate has also varied, ranging from 4.1% to 6.2%, with the most recent rate being 5.5% in 2022-2023. Compared to the nearby charter schools, Douglas High School has a higher graduation rate but also a higher dropout rate. The school serves a highly diverse student population, with over 98% of students identifying as Hispanic, and a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with over 80% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1500 E 15th St
Douglas, AZ 85607-1731

(520) 364-3462

District: Douglas Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
177^th of 259 Arizona High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,440

Feeder schools for Douglas High School:

Elementary:	Clawson School
	Faras Elementary School
	Joe Carlson Elementary School
	Sarah Marley School
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	Stevenson Elementary School
Middle:	Paul H Huber Junior High School
	Ray Borane Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Number of students: 1,405

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

98.2%

White:

1.2%

African American:

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Douglas High School ranks worse than 68.3% of high schools in Arizona. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.13. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Douglas High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.2%), White (1.2%), African American (0.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 82.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Douglas High School is 19.2. (See more...)

Compare Douglas High School employs 73 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Douglas High School is $13,440.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Douglas High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Douglas High School 177^th of 259 Arizona public high schools. (See Douglas High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Douglas Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Douglas Unified District 234^th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Douglas High School

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Rank History for all students at Douglas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	63.05	158^th	395	60.0%
2010	57.80	180^th	403	55.3%
2011	56.68	183^rd	397	53.9%
2012	58.36	207^th	471	56.1%
2013	59.44	218^th	491	55.6%
2014	60.02	175^th	394	55.6%
2015	25.08	200^th	261	23.4%
2016	37.05	206^th	406	49.3%
2017	28.61	256^th	416	38.5%
2018	23.58	287^th	420	31.7%
2019	13.33	259^th	285	9.1%
2021	42.32	244^th	509	52.1%
2022	27.88	283^rd	464	39.0%
2023	34.04	275^th	469	41.4%
2024	28.13	177^th	259	31.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Douglas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	55.49	21^st	312	93.3%
2022	41.67	53^rd	258	79.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Douglas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	82.06	30^th	422	92.9%
2022	42.91	145^th	380	61.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Douglas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	32.02	159^th	253	37.2%
2022	28.36	111^th	168	33.9%
2023	39.72	194^th	347	44.1%
2024	38.98	102^nd	168	39.3%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Douglas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	27.36	15^th	23	34.8%
2022	82.38	4^th	44	90.9%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Douglas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.10	69^th	168	58.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Douglas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	23.75	252^nd	354	28.8%
2019	14.42	221^st	247	10.5%
2021	35.04	284^th	492	42.3%
2022	23.14	322^nd	456	29.4%
2023	27.71	289^th	406	28.8%
2024	24.32	143^rd	193	25.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Douglas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	23.63	263^rd	370	28.9%
2019	10.57	232^nd	238	2.5%
2021	47.88	212^th	492	56.9%
2022	30.14	262^nd	455	42.4%
2023	35.15	255^th	429	40.6%
2024	23.27	147^th	207	29.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Douglas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	53.91	103^rd	306	66.3%
2022	20.15	221^st	301	26.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Douglas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	32.47	187^th	311	39.9%
2019	20.33	156^th	183	14.8%
2021	48.46	201^st	479	58.0%
2022	33.71	245^th	441	44.4%
2023	39.20	212^th	379	44.1%
2024	35.31	105^th	164	36.0%

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Rank History for White students at Douglas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	26.08	317^th	448	29.2%
2022	62.57	113^th	409	72.4%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Douglas High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	194	16	0	997	1	n/a	n/a	4	1212
1989	210	12	2	1011	0	n/a	n/a	-46	1189
1990	215	11	4	1029	n/a	n/a	n/a	-3	1256
1991	172	8	2	1152	0	n/a	n/a	-88	1246
1992	148	9	1	947	98	n/a	n/a	0	1203
1993	120	5	2	1215	0	n/a	n/a	0	1342
1994	108	3	3	1190	1	n/a	n/a	0	1305
1995	92	5	7	1306	1	n/a	n/a	0	1411
1996	92	5	7	1306	1	n/a	n/a	0	1411
1997	72	5	9	1216	0	n/a	n/a	0	1302
1998	88	1	12	1261	0	n/a	n/a	0	1362
1999	81	1	8	1192	0	n/a	n/a	0	1282
2000	67	3	6	1166	1	n/a	n/a	0	1243
2001	63	2	7	1119	0	n/a	n/a	0	1191
2002	67	1	5	1082	0	n/a	n/a	0	1155
2003	67	1	5	1082	0	n/a	n/a	0	1155
2004	68	1	1	1055	0	n/a	n/a	0	1125
2005	75	2	1	1113	0	n/a	n/a	0	1191
2006	66	4	2	1207	0	n/a	n/a	0	1279
2007	56	3	5	1258	0	n/a	n/a	0	1322
2008	58	4	2	1254	2	n/a	n/a	0	1320
2009	50	4	3	1272	3	n/a	n/a	0	1332
2010	51	7	2	1326	2	n/a	n/a	0	1388
2011	42	6	2	1316	0	0	0	0	1366
2012	36	4	3	1317	3	0	1	0	1364
2013	28	4	6	1238	2	0	1	0	1279
2014	26	4	7	1246	3	0	0	0	1286
2015	28	3	8	1273	5	0	2	0	1319
2016	24	2	5	1280	3	1	1	0	1316
2017	22	2	1	1239	2	0	1	0	1267
2018	21	3	1	1407	1	0	1	0	1434
2019	24	3	3	1494	1	0	0	0	1525
2020	22	3	4	1482	1	0	1	0	1513
2021	17	2	3	1424	2	0	0	0	1448
2022	24	3	3	1416	3	0	0	0	1449
2023	17	4	2	1380	2	0	0	0	1405

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Douglas High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1212	61.5	19.7	n/a
1989	1189	63.8	18.6	n/a
1990	1256	63.8	19.6	n/a
1991	1246	64.5	19.3	n/a
1992	1203	65.3	18.4	n/a
1993	1342	66.3	20.2	n/a
1994	1305	69.4	18.8	n/a
1995	1411	74.0	19.1	n/a
1996	1411	74.0	19.1	n/a
1997	1302	74.5	17.5	n/a
1998	1362	74.5	18.3	n/a
1999	1282	70.0	18.3	n/a
2000	1243	66.0	18.8	n/a
2001	1191	64.0	18.6	n/a
2002	1155	64.0	18.0	n/a
2003	1155	64.0	18.0	n/a
2004	1125	58.0	19.4	53.8
2005	1191	57.4	20.7	64.7
2006	1279	54.4	23.5	66.5
2007	1322	56.4	23.4	65.9
2008	1320	59.4	22.2	69.2
2009	1332	49.6	26.9	73.1
2010	1388	63.1	22.0	77
2011	1366	62.6	21.8	75
2012	1364	64.6	21.1	69.5
2013	1279	74.1	17.2	77.1
2014	1286	65.5	19.6	81.3
2015	1319	65.0	20.2	77.8
2016	1316	61.0	21.5	70.4
2017	1267	60.0	21.1	53.7
2018	1434	67.5	21.2	83
2019	1525	69.5	21.9	83.9
2020	1513	75.5	20.0	82
2021	1448	73.0	19.8	n/a
2022	1449	76.0	19.0	81.9
2023	1405	73.0	19.2	82.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Douglas High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1212	61.5	19.7	n/a
1989	1189	63.8	18.6	n/a
1990	1256	63.8	19.6	n/a
1991	1246	64.5	19.3	n/a
1992	1203	65.3	18.4	n/a
1993	1342	66.3	20.2	n/a
1994	1305	69.4	18.8	n/a
1995	1411	74.0	19.1	n/a
1996	1411	74.0	19.1	n/a
1997	1302	74.5	17.5	n/a
1998	1362	74.5	18.3	n/a
1999	1282	70.0	18.3	n/a
2000	1243	66.0	18.8	n/a
2001	1191	64.0	18.6	n/a
2002	1155	64.0	18.0	n/a
2003	1155	64.0	18.0	n/a
2004	1125	58.0	19.4	53.8
2005	1191	57.4	20.7	64.7
2006	1279	54.4	23.5	66.5
2007	1322	56.4	23.4	65.9
2008	1320	59.4	22.2	69.2
2009	1332	49.6	26.9	73.1
2010	1388	63.1	22.0	77
2011	1366	62.6	21.8	75
2012	1364	64.6	21.1	69.5
2013	1279	74.1	17.2	77.1
2014	1286	65.5	19.6	81.3
2015	1319	65.0	20.2	77.8
2016	1316	61.0	21.5	70.4
2017	1267	60.0	21.1	53.7
2018	1434	67.5	21.2	83
2019	1525	69.5	21.9	83.9
2020	1513	75.5	20.0	82
2021	1448	73.0	19.8	n/a
2022	1449	76.0	19.0	81.9
2023	1405	73.0	19.2	82.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Douglas High School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$523 (6.1%)	$201 (2.3%)	$1,247 (14.5%)	$6,050 (70.6%)	$1,800 (21.0%)	$7,851 (91.6%)	$8,575
2020	$640 (10.1%)	$146 (2.3%)	$1,425 (22.5%)	$4,913 (77.6%)	$631 (10.0%)	$5,544 (87.6%)	$6,330
2021	$593 (10.2%)	$203 (3.5%)	$1,389 (24.0%)	$4,684 (80.9%)	$308 (5.3%)	$4,992 (86.2%)	$5,788
2022	$1,054 (7.8%)	$214 (1.6%)	$2,323 (17.3%)	$11,410 (84.9%)	$761 (5.7%)	$12,172 (90.6%)	$13,440

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Douglas High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 259^th of 285 High schools	Ranks 275^th of 469 High schools	32.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1525	1405	7.9%
African American	3	4	33.3%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	1494	1380	7.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	24	17	29.2%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	83.9%	82.9%	1%

Schools Near Douglas High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)	AASA Mathematics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 11th Grade	AASA Mathematics 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
CTD - Douglas High School	Public	9-12	1500 E 15th St	Douglas	85607	Cochise County	Cochise Technology District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 364-3462	1				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$00			$00
Douglas High School	Public	9-12	1500 E 15th St	Douglas	85607	Cochise County	Douglas Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 364-3462	1,405	73	19.2	82.9%	17 (1.2%)	4 (0.3%)	1,380 (98.2%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28.1	177^th of 259 public high schools	31.7%		34	275^th of 469 public high schools	41.4%	98	31.0	23.0	$13,440	$1,054	$214	$2,323	$11,411	$761	$12,172
PPEP TEC - Raul H. Castro Learning Center	Public, Charter	9-12	1122 N G Ave	Douglas	85607	Cochise County	Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. (	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 364-4405	171			94.7%	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	170 (99.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$00			$00
Center for Academic Success #2 - Douglas 9-12	Public, Charter	7-12	510 N G Ave	Douglas	85607	Cochise County	Center for Academic Success Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 364-2616	170			97.1%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	170 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		29.0	$9,107	$1,472	$544	$3,487	$6,272	$819	$7,091

Frequently Asked Questions about Douglas High School

Douglas High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Clawson School
Elementary : Faras Elementary School
Elementary : Joe Carlson Elementary School
Elementary : Sarah Marley School
Elementary : Stevenson Elementary School
Middle : Paul H Huber Junior High School
Middle : Ray Borane Middle School

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