Is Douglas High School a good school?

Douglas High School ranks 42 nd of 97 Nevada high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Douglas High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,643 students attended Douglas High School.

What is the racial makeup of Douglas High School?

Students at Douglas High School are 66% White, 22% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Douglas High School?

Douglas High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : C. C. Meneley Elementary School Elementary : G. L. Scarselli Elementary School Elementary : Gardnerville Elementary School Elementary : Jacks Valley Elementary School Elementary : Minden Elementary School Elementary : Pinon Hills Elementary School Middle : Carson Valley Middle School Middle : Pau Wa Lu Middle School

Douglas High School

Summary:

Douglas High School is a public high school located in Minden, Nevada, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,643 students. The school is part of the Douglas School District, which is ranked 4 out of 13 districts in Nevada and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Douglas High School has a relatively diverse student population, with 66.22% White, 22.46% Hispanic, 3.47% Native American, and 5.78% two or more races. The school consistently ranks in the top 40-50 high schools in Nevada, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it above the state average and some nearby schools like Jacobsen High School and George Whittell High School. Douglas High School students perform better than the state average in several key areas, including ACT English and EOC Science Exam. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 22.34%, compared to nearby schools like Carson High School (39.27%) and ASPIRE Academy High School (100%).

While Douglas High School performs well overall, there are some disparities in the performance of different student subgroups, and the school could benefit from further analysis and targeted interventions to address these gaps. Additionally, the nearby schools, such as Jacobsen High School and George Whittell High School, have their own unique characteristics, with smaller enrollments and different educational approaches. Overall, Douglas High School is a well-performing public high school in the Douglas School District, providing a strong academic foundation for its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1670 Hwy 88
Minden, NV 89423

(775) 782-5136

District: Douglas

SchoolDigger Rank:
42^nd of 97 Nevada High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,498

Feeder schools for Douglas High School:

Elementary:	C. C. Meneley Elementary School
	G. L. Scarselli Elementary School
	Gardnerville Elementary School
	Jacks Valley Elementary School
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	Minden Elementary School
	Pinon Hills Elementary School
Middle:	Carson Valley Middle School
	Pau Wa Lu Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.2

Number of students: 1,643

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.2%

Hispanic:

22.5%

Two or more races:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Douglas High School ranks better than 56.7% of high schools in Nevada. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.29. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Douglas High School has the largest high school student body size in the Douglas School District. Racial makeup is: White (66.2%), Hispanic (22.5%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Douglas School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Douglas High School is 20.2. 2 high schools in the Douglas School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Douglas High School employs 81 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Douglas High School is $10,498, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Douglas School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Douglas High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Douglas High School 42^nd of 97 Nevada 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 4^th of 13 Nevada 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	NV State Percentile
2006	77.50	11^th	55	80.0%
2008	71.22	19^th	63	69.8%
2009	65.68	18^th	60	70.0%
2010	82.86	7^th	47	85.1%
2011	74.38	17^th	69	75.4%
2012	71.23	22^nd	71	69.0%
2013	78.56	20^th	110	81.8%
2014	77.48	18^th	105	82.9%
2015	77.34	20^th	107	81.3%
2016	71.94	24^th	113	78.8%
2017	70.67	26^th	125	79.2%
2018	77.08	21^st	118	82.2%
2019	73.01	34^th	136	75.0%
2021	59.53	35^th	101	65.3%
2022	57.55	33^rd	96	65.6%
2023	58.32	40^th	96	58.3%
2024	50.29	42^nd	97	56.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Douglas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile
2017	65.76	17^th	50	66.0%
2018	46.14	23^rd	52	55.8%
2019	88.64	8^th	56	85.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Douglas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile
2017	66.68	7^th	57	87.7%
2018	67.73	13^th	60	78.3%
2019	48.97	23^rd	65	64.6%

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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	NV State Percentile
2017	53.40	29^th	75	61.3%
2018	72.06	18^th	99	81.8%
2019	64.21	28^th	109	74.3%
2021	34.76	28^th	52	46.2%
2022	53.45	16^th	38	57.9%
2024	24.02	46^th	60	23.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Douglas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile
2017	69.00	24^th	80	70.0%
2018	76.34	19^th	99	80.8%
2019	80.32	23^rd	121	81.0%
2021	51.56	35^th	73	52.1%
2022	61.56	25^th	67	62.7%
2023	45.38	39^th	70	44.3%
2024	43.67	40^th	68	41.2%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Douglas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	42.48	6^th	10	40.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Douglas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile
2017	47.26	40^th	79	49.4%
2018	73.83	24^th	108	77.8%
2019	67.27	37^th	126	70.6%
2021	53.77	26^th	75	65.3%
2022	53.37	30^th	75	60.0%
2023	48.51	34^th	75	54.7%
2024	45.36	39^th	77	49.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Douglas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile
2017	52.31	31^st	73	57.5%
2018	71.26	19^th	92	79.3%
2019	61.76	29^th	110	73.6%
2021	46.66	20^th	52	61.5%
2022	62.81	16^th	46	65.2%
2023	23.75	38^th	50	24.0%
2024	33.09	37^th	60	38.3%

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Rank History for Native American students at Douglas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile
2017	65.76	1^st	2	50.0%
2018	67.80	3^rd	8	62.5%
2019	92.19	1^st	4	75.0%

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Rank History for White students at Douglas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NV State Percentile
2017	50.24	44^th	78	43.6%
2018	69.17	25^th	100	75.0%
2019	65.93	38^th	117	67.5%
2021	40.46	42^nd	75	44.0%
2022	39.21	36^th	66	45.5%
2023	38.61	38^th	62	38.7%
2024	28.70	47^th	65	27.7%

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Data source: test scores: Nevada 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: Nevada 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	991	2	9	41	35	n/a	n/a	0	1078
1989	979	2	4	33	31	n/a	n/a	0	1049
1990	996	3	6	51	29	n/a	n/a	0	1085
1991	1038	7	5	54	34	n/a	n/a	0	1138
1992	1145	9	4	46	41	n/a	n/a	0	1245
1993	1265	12	9	65	56	n/a	n/a	0	1407
1994	1367	8	10	93	59	n/a	n/a	0	1537
1995	1120	5	88	83	55	n/a	n/a	-80	1271
1996	1120	5	88	83	55	n/a	n/a	-80	1271
1997	1244	7	13	79	56	n/a	n/a	1	1400
1998	1310	7	13	71	57	n/a	n/a	0	1458
1999	1306	8	18	81	46	n/a	n/a	0	1459
2000	1267	7	22	93	42	n/a	n/a	0	1431
2001	1263	8	18	108	30	n/a	n/a	0	1427
2002	1302	9	24	113	44	n/a	n/a	0	1492
2003	1302	9	24	113	44	n/a	n/a	0	1492
2004	1331	11	31	115	44	n/a	n/a	0	1532
2005	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1589	1589
2006	1213	9	36	142	48	n/a	n/a	0	1448
2007	1250	12	37	163	60	n/a	n/a	0	1522
2008	1259	14	33	201	59	n/a	n/a	0	1566
2009	1172	16	38	186	56	n/a	n/a	0	1468
2010	1090	15	40	196	51	n/a	n/a	0	1392
2011	1020	7	20	229	46	3	45	0	1370
2012	971	7	23	241	46	1	58	0	1347
2013	943	8	28	230	54	0	42	0	1305
2014	878	7	24	234	56	2	61	0	1262
2015	881	6	25	225	57	2	69	0	1265
2016	1163	13	32	322	56	5	102	0	1693
2017	1143	14	30	353	52	5	110	0	1707
2018	1116	12	28	362	49	3	98	0	1668
2019	1135	10	28	364	47	4	100	0	1688
2020	1094	8	27	380	52	6	110	0	1677
2021	951	4	24	303	42	2	91	0	1417
2022	1037	5	21	368	59	3	103	0	1596
2023	1088	7	22	369	57	5	95	0	1643

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	1078	54.0	19.9	n/a
1989	1049	57.0	18.4	2.3
1990	1085	56.0	19.3	n/a
1991	1138	59.0	19.2	0
1992	1245	65.0	19.1	n/a
1993	1407	71.0	19.8	5.3
1994	1537	78.0	19.7	3.4
1995	1271	68.0	18.7	11
1996	1271	68.0	18.7	11
1997	1400	70.0	20.0	7.6
1998	1458	75.0	19.4	13
1999	1459	71.0	20.5	12.5
2000	1431	71.0	20.2	10.4
2001	1427	69.0	20.7	11.5
2002	1492	72.0	20.7	11.3
2003	1492	72.0	20.7	11.3
2004	1532	82.0	18.7	12.2
2005	1589	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	1448	81.0	17.9	n/a
2007	1522	80.6	18.9	n/a
2008	1566	81.0	19.3	14.2
2009	1468	84.0	17.5	18.3
2010	1392	75.0	18.5	21.1
2011	1370	72.8	18.8	27.2
2012	1347	67.0	20.1	28.4
2013	1305	59.7	21.8	31.5
2014	1262	62.5	20.1	26.1
2015	1265	65.0	19.4	24.2
2016	1693	84.0	20.1	24.9
2017	1707	80.6	21.1	22.7
2018	1668	83.6	19.9	20.3
2019	1688	115.0	14.6	26.7
2020	1677	108.0	15.5	26.7
2021	1417	102.0	13.8	21.9
2022	1596	n/a	n/a	20.7
2023	1643	81.0	20.2	22.3

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	1078	54.0	19.9	n/a
1989	1049	57.0	18.4	2.3
1990	1085	56.0	19.3	n/a
1991	1138	59.0	19.2	0
1992	1245	65.0	19.1	n/a
1993	1407	71.0	19.8	5.3
1994	1537	78.0	19.7	3.4
1995	1271	68.0	18.7	11
1996	1271	68.0	18.7	11
1997	1400	70.0	20.0	7.6
1998	1458	75.0	19.4	13
1999	1459	71.0	20.5	12.5
2000	1431	71.0	20.2	10.4
2001	1427	69.0	20.7	11.5
2002	1492	72.0	20.7	11.3
2003	1492	72.0	20.7	11.3
2004	1532	82.0	18.7	12.2
2005	1589	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	1448	81.0	17.9	n/a
2007	1522	80.6	18.9	n/a
2008	1566	81.0	19.3	14.2
2009	1468	84.0	17.5	18.3
2010	1392	75.0	18.5	21.1
2011	1370	72.8	18.8	27.2
2012	1347	67.0	20.1	28.4
2013	1305	59.7	21.8	31.5
2014	1262	62.5	20.1	26.1
2015	1265	65.0	19.4	24.2
2016	1693	84.0	20.1	24.9
2017	1707	80.6	21.1	22.7
2018	1668	83.6	19.9	20.3
2019	1688	115.0	14.6	26.7
2020	1677	108.0	15.5	26.7
2021	1417	102.0	13.8	21.9
2022	1596	n/a	n/a	20.7
2023	1643	81.0	20.2	22.3

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	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$211 (2.4%)	$8,478 (97.6%)	$8,689
2020	$158 (1.7%)	$8,879 (98.3%)	$9,037
2021	$551 (5.1%)	$10,357 (94.9%)	$10,908
2022	$824 (7.8%)	$9,674 (92.2%)	$10,498

Data source: Nevada 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 34^th of 136 High schools	Ranks 40^th of 96 High schools	16.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade Science (Douglas High School)	38.3	32.9	5.4%
9th Grade Science (Douglas)	36.9	31.7	5.2%
9th Grade Science (Nevada)	27.7	21.1	6.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Douglas High School)	40.7	26.9	13.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Douglas)	38.1	26	12.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)	25.5	19.7	5.8%
11th Grade English (Douglas High School)	59.2	48.3	10.9%
11th Grade English (Douglas)	57.8	47.2	10.6%
11th Grade English (Nevada)	46.7	45.9	0.8%
All Grades Science (Douglas High School)	37.4	32.7	4.7%
All Grades Science (Douglas)	35.8	31.7	4.1%
All Grades Science (Nevada)	26.9	20.1	6.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1688	1643	2.7%
African American	10	7	30%
American Indian	47	57	21.3%
Asian	28	22	21.4%
Hispanic	364	369	1.4%
Pacific Islander	4	5	25%
White	1135	1088	4.1%
Two or More Races	100	95	5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	26.7%	22.3%	4.3%

Schools Near Douglas High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ACT Mathematics (2024)	ACT English (2024)	EOC Science Exam Science (2024)		SBAC Mathematics (2024)			SBAC Reading (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	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT English 11th Grade	EOC Science Exam Science 9th Grade	EOC Science Exam Science All Grades	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics All Grades	SBAC Reading 6th Grade	SBAC Reading 7th Grade	SBAC Reading All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Douglas High School	Public	9-12	1670 Hwy 88	Minden	89423	Douglas County	Douglas	No	No	No	No	(775) 782-5136	1,643	81	20.2	22.3%	1,088 (66.2%)	7 (0.4%)	369 (22.5%)	22 (1.3%)	57 (3.5%)	5 (0.3%)	95 (5.8%)	50.3	42^nd of 97 public high schools	56.7%		58.3	40^th of 96 public high schools	58.3%	2	24.9	46.1	26.5	26.4							$10,498	$824	$9,674
ASPIRE Academy High School	Public	9-12	1680 Bently Parkway South	Minden	89423	Douglas County	Douglas	No	No	No	No	(775) 392-1475	47	6	7.8	100.0%	30 (63.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (23.4%)	1 (2.1%)	2 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.4%)								(n/a)											$17,559	$802	$16,757
George Whittell High School	Public	6-12	240 Warrior Way	Zephyr Cove	89448	Douglas County	Douglas	No	No	No	No	(775) 588-2446	152	11	13.4	22.4%	96 (63.2%)	2 (1.3%)	38 (25.0%)	4 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (7.9%)								(n/a)		60.9			44.8	51.7	44.4	69.0	65.5	65.3	$19,628	$828	$18,800
Jacobsen High School	Public	7-12	225 China Spring Rd	Gardnerville	89410	Douglas County	Douglas	No	No	No	No	(775) 265-5433	20			40.0%	13 (65.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (30.0%)	1 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$20,943	$3,098	$17,845
Carson High School	Public	9-12	1111 N. Saliman Rd.	Carson City	89701	Carson City	Carson City	No	No	No	No	(775) 283-1600	2,289	101	22.7	39.3%	1,000 (43.7%)	18 (0.8%)	1,082 (47.3%)	50 (2.2%)	51 (2.2%)	7 (0.3%)	80 (3.5%)	41	54^th of 97 public high schools	44.3%		53.1	42^nd of 96 public high schools	56.3%	12	18.4	40.0	26.2	25.5							$9,934	$964	$8,970
Pioneer Academy	Public	6-12	202 E. Corbett St.	Carson City	89706	Carson City	Carson City	No	No	No	Yes	(775) 283-1300	206	12	17.1	98.5%	119 (57.8%)	3 (1.5%)	54 (26.2%)	2 (1.0%)	11 (5.3%)	1 (0.5%)	15 (7.3%)								(n/a)		41.2								53.8	$13,100	$3,336	$9,764

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