Enrollment
1,288
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Douglas, AZ
Douglas High School
Federal NCES profile for Douglas High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040253000187
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douglas High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Douglas · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Douglas High School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Douglas, AZ.
School address
District: Douglas Unified District (4174) · Arizona
NCES ID 040253000187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Douglas High School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Douglas High School
Douglas High School is a higher-need, large high school in Douglas, Arizona, enrolling 1,288 students.
At 17.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Arizona, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,288 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 42 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #20.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 2/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 258 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Douglas Unified District (4174) spends $9,602 per pupil, 27% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Douglas Unified District (4174) also operates Joe Carlson Elementary School (410 students) and Stevenson Elementary School (392 students) alongside Douglas High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Douglas High School compares
Douglas High School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.0% | ▲ 49% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,288 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,288
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Arizona - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,602
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.8%
White 0.9%
Asian 0.2%
African American 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.4, Douglas High School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas Unified District (4174), which includes Douglas High School.
$9,602
Per student
-27%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.2%
State 64.6%
Federal 23.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Douglas High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Carlson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stevenson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul H Huber Jr High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ray Borane Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clawson School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Douglas High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,288 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Douglas High School
How many students attend Douglas High School?
Douglas High School has 1,288 students enrolled. It is a high school in Douglas, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas High School is 17.6:1, which is 4% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Douglas High School?
72.0% of students at Douglas High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douglas High School?
The largest demographic group at Douglas High School is Hispanic or Latino at 98.8% of enrollment, in Douglas, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglas High School?
Douglas High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Douglas High School rank among high schools in Douglas?
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Douglas, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Douglas on the city page.
Is Douglas High School a good school?
Douglas High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Douglas Unified District (4174)?
Besides Douglas High School, Douglas Unified District (4174) also operates Joe Carlson Elementary School (410 students), Stevenson Elementary School (392 students), and Paul H Huber Jr High School (381 students). See the Douglas Unified District (4174) district page for the complete list.
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