How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Doherty High School | Palmer High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 1,715 | 1,265 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.3:1 | 19.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 34.8% | 45.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Doherty High School | Palmer High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,578 | $15,578 |
| District | Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E | Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Doherty High School | Palmer High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48.2% | 39.1% |
| African American | 6.1% | 9.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32.4% | 41.0% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 10.5% | 8.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Doherty High School | Palmer High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 19 | 7 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 245:1 | 158.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 368 | 114 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.