Doherty High School

Doherty High School serves 1,861 students in grades 9-12 in Colorado Springs, operating as a regular public school with 83 full-time equivalent teachers maintaining a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. The school currently ranks in the 29th percentile among Colorado high schools, placing it at #1305 out of 1,831 schools statewide, with room for academic growth as reflected in its math proficiency rate of 23% across grade levels. Located on Barnes Road in the 80917 zip code area, Doherty High School sits within a stable middle-class community where the median household income reaches $69,661 and home values average $322,600.

The surrounding neighborhood demonstrates educational commitment with 34% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, while maintaining a relatively low poverty rate of 8.8%. As one of the larger high schools in the Colorado Springs area, Doherty serves a diverse student population of nearly 2,000 students, providing the resources and opportunities that come with size while focusing on student development and academic improvement. The school operates within a large city setting that offers students access to urban amenities and post-graduation opportunities in the greater Colorado Springs metropolitan area.

The student-teacher ratio at Doherty High School is 22.4:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.