Douglas High School

Summary:

Douglas High School is a public high school serving 324 students in grades 9-12 in Douglas, Massachusetts, a town located in the Douglas District. The school consistently performs above the state average on MCAS Next Generation assessments, with 63.24% of 10th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 49.21% proficient or better in Biology, compared to state averages of 56.86% and 45.38%, respectively.

Douglas High School maintains a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 88.3% to 97.1% over the past five years, outperforming the state average. The school's dropout rate has also remained lower than the state average, fluctuating between 1.2% and 6.4% during the same period. Additionally, the school has performed well in supporting its special education and low socioeconomic status student populations, ranking 77th and 146th out of 301 Massachusetts high schools for these subgroups, respectively.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Millbury Junior/Senior High, Blackstone Millville Regional High School, and Bartlett High School, Douglas High School generally outperforms them in academic performance, graduation rates, and dropout rates. However, some nearby schools, such as Hopedale Junior Senior High and Blackstone Valley, have stronger academic performance and higher graduation rates, suggesting that Douglas High School could learn from their best practices.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 33 Davis Street
       Douglas, MA  01516


(508) 476-4100

District: Douglas

SchoolDigger Rank:
145th of 348 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,502 Help


Feeder schools for Douglas High School:

Elementary:    Douglas Elementary School
    Douglas Primary School
Middle:    Douglas Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  324

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.0%
Hispanic:
5.2%
Asian:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Douglas High School ranks better than 58.3% of high schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.3. (See more...)
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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.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91%), Hispanic (5.2%), Asian (1.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Douglas High School is 9.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Douglas High School is $18,502.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Douglas High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Douglas High School 145th of 348 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Douglas High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Douglas:

SchoolDigger ranks Douglas 195th of 351 Massachusetts 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 MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 38.83 198th 304 34.9%
2004 47.55 186th 307 39.4%
2005 52.01 178th 311 42.8%
2006 58.69 158th 314 49.7%
2007 57.68 151st 316 52.2%
2008 67.86 114th 319 64.3%
2009 59.69 163rd 322 49.4%
2010 70.30 112th 335 66.6%
2011 72.72 104th 340 69.4%
2012 62.09 161st 340 52.6%
2013 58.60 185th 344 46.2%
2014 41.88 251st 347 27.7%
2015 61.46 175th 354 50.6%
2016 54.59 215th 351 38.7%
2017 55.81 197th 348 43.4%
2018 59.22 189th 345 45.2%
2019 58.67 167th 351 52.4%
2021 68.22 110th 285 61.4%
2022 72.37 106th 342 69.0%
2023 59.83 148th 347 57.3%
2024 62.30 145th 348 58.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Douglas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.46 170th 344 50.6%
2019 28.93 276th 348 20.7%
2022 67.37 99th 339 70.8%
2023 63.59 77th 301 74.4%
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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 MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.46 52nd 330 84.2%
2022 80.39 49th 332 85.2%
2023 55.39 146th 338 56.8%
2024 76.11 72nd 338 78.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Douglas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.66 174th 339 48.7%
2019 55.42 177th 342 48.2%
2021 78.75 56th 281 80.1%
2022 88.39 33rd 340 90.3%
2023 55.77 158th 339 53.4%
2024 51.45 178th 342 48.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Douglas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.60 207th 299 30.8%
2019 25.57 234th 299 21.7%
2022 27.38 209th 295 29.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Douglas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.31 187th 343 45.5%
2019 57.88 164th 346 52.6%
2021 52.45 147th 281 47.7%
2022 62.33 131st 339 61.4%
2023 59.68 136th 343 60.3%
2024 70.11 106th 342 69.0%
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Rank History for White students at Douglas High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.47 197th 303 35.0%
2019 42.46 182nd 302 39.7%
2021 56.22 121st 249 51.4%
2022 58.80 129th 300 57.0%
2023 44.87 163rd 301 45.8%
2024 41.09 183rd 302 39.4%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary 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 323 1 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1989 377 1 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1990 362 2 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1991 356 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1992 383 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1993 534 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1994 457 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1995 541 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1996 541 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1997 532 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1998 549 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1999 564 5 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 579
2000 610 3 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 620
2001 608 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2002 627 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 632
2003 627 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 632
2004 445 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2005 502 0 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 508
2006 510 2 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2007 531 2 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2008 571 1 4 12 0 n/a n/a 2 590
2009 552 1 3 11 0 2 0 0 569
2010 587 1 2 10 0 2 1 0 603
2011 596 1 3 11 0 2 2 0 615
2012 582 1 2 8 0 2 3 0 598
2013 577 1 3 8 0 0 5 0 594
2014 558 0 3 9 0 0 3 0 573
2015 396 1 2 8 0 0 2 0 409
2016 386 2 1 11 0 0 3 0 403
2017 372 2 4 10 0 1 5 0 394
2018 360 2 5 9 0 2 4 0 382
2019 365 3 7 11 0 3 8 0 397
2020 328 5 7 17 0 3 6 0 366
2021 311 4 5 17 0 2 7 0 346
2022 304 2 5 18 0 1 6 0 336
2023 295 2 5 17 0 0 5 0 324

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 331 n/a n/a n/a
1989 384 n/a n/a n/a
1990 369 n/a n/a n/a
1991 361 n/a n/a n/a
1992 387 n/a n/a n/a
1993 538 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 457 n/a n/a n/a
1995 544 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 544 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 537 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 554 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 579 n/a 0.0 5.9
2000 620 n/a 0.0 8.5
2001 614 n/a 0.0 5.5
2002 632 n/a n/a 7.9
2003 632 n/a n/a 7.9
2004 445 34.2 13.0 8.8
2005 508 35.8 14.2 6.1
2006 523 33.1 15.8 8.8
2007 548 36.0 15.2 9.3
2008 590 42.0 14.0 10.2
2009 569 42.5 13.4 13.2
2010 603 43.4 13.8 12.9
2011 615 45.7 13.4 15.8
2012 598 45.0 13.2 16.4
2013 594 45.5 13.0 19.5
2014 573 43.8 13.0 18.7
2015 409 39.0 10.4 21.5
2016 403 34.0 11.8 n/a
2017 394 35.4 11.1 n/a
2018 382 34.3 11.1 n/a
2019 397 35.0 11.3 n/a
2020 366 35.9 10.1 n/a
2021 346 35.3 9.8 n/a
2022 336 34.2 9.8 n/a
2023 324 33.6 9.6 n/a

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 331 n/a n/a n/a
1989 384 n/a n/a n/a
1990 369 n/a n/a n/a
1991 361 n/a n/a n/a
1992 387 n/a n/a n/a
1993 538 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 457 n/a n/a n/a
1995 544 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 544 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 537 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 554 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 579 n/a 0.0 5.9
2000 620 n/a 0.0 8.5
2001 614 n/a 0.0 5.5
2002 632 n/a n/a 7.9
2003 632 n/a n/a 7.9
2004 445 34.2 13.0 8.8
2005 508 35.8 14.2 6.1
2006 523 33.1 15.8 8.8
2007 548 36.0 15.2 9.3
2008 590 42.0 14.0 10.2
2009 569 42.5 13.4 13.2
2010 603 43.4 13.8 12.9
2011 615 45.7 13.4 15.8
2012 598 45.0 13.2 16.4
2013 594 45.5 13.0 19.5
2014 573 43.8 13.0 18.7
2015 409 39.0 10.4 21.5
2016 403 34.0 11.8 n/a
2017 394 35.4 11.1 n/a
2018 382 34.3 11.1 n/a
2019 397 35.0 11.3 n/a
2020 366 35.9 10.1 n/a
2021 346 35.3 9.8 n/a
2022 336 34.2 9.8 n/a
2023 324 33.6 9.6 n/a

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $43 (0.3%) $16,240 (99.7%) $16,283
2020 $32 (0.2%) $16,650 (99.8%) $16,682
2021 $526 (2.8%) $17,975 (97.2%) $18,502

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Douglas High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 167th of 351 High schoolsRanks 148th of 347 High schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas High School)6461.2
 2.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Douglas)6361.8
 1.2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)6158.2
 2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Douglas High School)6047.7
 12.3%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Douglas)5948.5
 10.5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5849.7
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students397324
 18.4%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian75
 28.6%
Hispanic1117
 54.5%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White365295
 19.2%
Two or More Races85
 37.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Douglas High School

Douglas High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Douglas Elementary School
Elementary : Douglas Primary School
Middle : Douglas Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 324 students attended Douglas High School.

Students at Douglas High School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Douglas High School ranks 145th of 348 Massachusetts high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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