Enrollment
1,510
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Minden, NV
Douglas High School
Federal NCES profile for Douglas High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320009000120
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douglas High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Minden · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- students per teacher
- 19.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Douglas High School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Minden, NV.
School address
District: Douglas County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320009000120 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
81.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.5%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Douglas High School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Douglas High School
Douglas High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Minden, Nevada, enrolling 1,510 students.
At 18.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nevada median, within a few percentage points of the 20.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.5% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Nevada average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Nevada, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,510 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 733 scored Nevada schools.
Against 31 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #16.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 378 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Douglas County School District spends $12,077 per pupil, 27% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 320 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,510 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Minden's high schools, it stands alongside Aspire Academy High School (82 students): Douglas High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.6:1 vs 13.7:1).
Douglas County School District also operates Carson Valley Middle School (591 students) and Pau Wa Lu Middle School (460 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 Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.5% | ▼ 75% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,510 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,510
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 53% in Nevada - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$12,077
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
205
in-school suspensions + 115 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
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
White 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
Two or More 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Douglas High School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas County School District, which includes Douglas High School.
$12,077
Per student
-27%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.6%
State 80.9%
Federal 9.5%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson Valley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pau Wa Lu Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Minden Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jacks Valley Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| C. C. Meneley Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Minden
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,510 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Douglas High School
How many students attend Douglas High School?
Douglas High School has 1,510 students enrolled. It is a high school in Minden, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas High School is 18.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Douglas High School?
19.5% of students at Douglas High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douglas High School?
The largest demographic group at Douglas High School is White at 66.0% of enrollment, in Minden, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglas High School?
Douglas High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Minden?
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Minden, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Minden on the city page.
Is Douglas High School a good school?
Douglas High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. 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 County School District?
Besides Douglas High School, Douglas County School District also operates Carson Valley Middle School (591 students), Pau Wa Lu Middle School (460 students), and Minden Elementary School (371 students). See the Douglas County School District district page for the complete list.
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