- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Colorado Springs, CO
Doherty High School
Federal NCES profile for Doherty High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080306000268
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Doherty High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Colorado schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Colorado.
- #18 of 29
- high schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Doherty High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Doherty High School ranks #18 of 29 high schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080306000268 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Doherty High School held near 1,861 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 82.0 → 83.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 080306000268 · Colorado Springs, CO High · MID · TRAD
1,715 enr · 20.9:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Coronado High School (1,279 students)
Doherty High School held near 1,861 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 82.0 → 83.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Doherty High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Doherty High School
1,715 students
- Coronado High
Coronado High School
1,279 students
- Palmer High Sc
Palmer High School
1,265 students
- Jenkins Middle
Jenkins Middle School
791 students
- Mitchell High
Mitchell High School
757 students
- North Middle S 636
North Middle School
636 students
What this shows Doherty High School reports 1,715 students on the CCD universe file.
How Doherty High School compares
Doherty High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 26% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 10% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,715 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,715
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Colorado - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$15,835
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 245 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
368
in-school suspensions + 135 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 48.2%
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
Two or More 10.5%
African American 6.1%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Doherty High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E reports $15,835 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Doherty High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronado High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palmer High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jenkins Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mitchell High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Doherty High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,715 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Doherty High School
How many students attend Doherty High School?
Doherty High School has 1,715 students enrolled. It is a high school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 1,832 (2022-23) → 1,861 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Doherty High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Doherty High School is 20.9:1, which is 26% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Doherty High School?
34.8% of students at Doherty High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Doherty High School?
The largest demographic group at Doherty High School is White at 48.2% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Doherty High School?
Doherty High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Doherty High School rank among high schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Doherty High School ranks #18 of 29 high schools in Colorado Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E?
Besides Doherty High School, Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E also operates Coronado High School (1,279 students), Palmer High School (1,265 students), and Jenkins Middle School (791 students). See the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E district page for the complete list.