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#1035 of 2,006 schools in AZ

Douglas High School

High School · Douglas Unified District (4174) · Douglas, AZ

A Douglas Unified District (4174) high school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1500 E 15TH ST, Douglas, AZ 85607

  • Math 36% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 31% proficient (2022)
  • 83.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)15% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+18.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
College Readiness6.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate83%
AP Participation7.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.3:1
District spending per student$11,157
Chronic Absenteeism48.9%

Students at Douglas High School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.

Math Proficiency36%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency31%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 14 points since 2019, reaching 34% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
48%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
21%
ELA
29%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
33%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
28%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
28%
2022
Math
36%
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Douglas High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,647/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Douglas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$40,576

Median home value

$134,000

Median rent

$750/mo

College educated

14.9%

Homeownership

63.5%

Poverty rate

27.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85607; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
7.1% participation·State avg: 2.8 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·28 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Ctd - Douglas High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.0 mi11Compare →
Omega Alpha Academy SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.7K–120.3 mi179Compare →
Ppep Tec - Raul H. Castro Learning CenterCharter · enrollment unverified3.69–121.0 mi163Compare →
Center for Academic Success #2 - Douglas 9-12Charter · enrollment unverified7.97–121.2 mi166Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Douglas Unified District (4174)

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#4 of 8
District spending per student
$11,157NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
28.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Douglas High School is listed in Douglas Unified District (4174); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Douglas High School

Douglas High School is a public high school in Douglas, AZ, part of Douglas Unified District (4174), serving approximately 1,338 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,035 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Douglas High School

What grades does Douglas High School serve?

Douglas High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Douglas High School?

Douglas High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,338 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Douglas High School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Douglas High School rank in AZ?

Douglas High School ranks #1,035 of 2,006 schools in AZ.

What is Douglas High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Douglas High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Douglas High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Douglas High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Douglas High School a charter school?

No, Douglas High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Douglas High School a Title I school?

No, Douglas High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,338
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
73
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Cochise County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.9%
4-Year Graduation
83.0%
Area population (ZIP 85607)
17,009
Area median age
32.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85607; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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