Douglas High School is a public high school in Douglas, Arizona. The school enrolled 1,378 in the 2011–2012 school year who primarily come from two feeder schools, Paul Huber Middle School and Ray Borane Middle School, both located in Douglas.
Serving 1,338 students in grades 9-12, Douglas High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,338 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Douglas High School's student population of 1,338 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Year Founded
1908
School Rankings
Douglas High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Douglas High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1258 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
99%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
1%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
81%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Douglas High School's ranking?
Douglas High School is ranked #1258 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Douglas High School often compared to?
Douglas High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buena High School, Bisbee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Douglas High School?
The graduation rate of Douglas High School is 81%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Douglas High School?
1,338 students attend Douglas High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Douglas High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Douglas High School?
Douglas High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Douglas High School offer ?
Douglas High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Douglas High School part of?
Douglas High School is part of Douglas Unified District (4174) School District.
School Reviews
2 5/18/2009
As a former student of Douglas High School I found and still find the way things are handled at that school no less than appalling. To start off, the availability of after school activities is pathetic. Unless your son/daughter is a rigorous athlete or business extraordinaire then they have nothing of value to offer them now. Computer related facilities are up to date and extremely nice but students are not allowed access to them without a teacher "checking them in". When it comes to public facilities like restrooms however, the quality goes down like you wouldn't believe. Parent involvement with the school is the worst of them all. Not only do parents need to sign in to be allowed on campus to even talk to a teacher or principal, but need to make it past a slew of security guards as well to get through the front gate. Did I forget to mention that the entire school is surrounded by an 8 foot steel fence? Go around to various parts of it and you'll see BARBED wire going across the top. There are more things that I have seen and experienced at that school which I could write about but that would take up a page or more. In short Douglas High School is no longer the symbol of honest academics that it used to be and should be avoided as much as possible. If your child must go that school for any reason than I urge you to not let those in charge pull the wool over your eyes and lock you out. It may be an undertaking but it will save you and your child years of trouble.
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