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#443 of 691 schools in NV

Douglas High School

High School · Douglas · Minden, NV

A high school in Minden, NV serving grades 9th – 12th.

1670 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423

  • Math 28% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 55% proficient (2022)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-4.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile57th
College Readiness6.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation19.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.6:1
District spending per student$12,089
Chronic Absenteeism29%

Students at Douglas High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency28%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
100%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
97%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
100%
ELA
97%
2015
Math
86%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
91%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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 26 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

26%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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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 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated885/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$101,455

Median home value

$646,500

Median rent

$1,953/mo

College educated

31.8%

Homeownership

86%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89423; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
19.6% participation·State avg: 3.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Douglas

Schools in district
16
Rank in district
#10 of 12
District spending per student
$12,089NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Douglas High School is listed in Douglas; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Douglas High School

Douglas High School is a public high school in Minden, NV, part of Douglas, serving approximately 1,584 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #443 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% 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 1,584 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Douglas High School is 22.6:1. 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 NV?

Douglas High School ranks #443 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Douglas High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Douglas High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% 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.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Douglas High School?

26.0% of students at Douglas High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,584
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
70
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Douglas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.0%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 89423)
10,828
Area average commute
21 min
Area median age
57
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 89423; 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

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