- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 320009000120
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 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 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Minden · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Douglas High School held near 1,584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-59 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 81.0 → 70.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-59 students YoY 320009000120 · Minden, NV High · MID · TRAD
1,510 enr · 18.6:1 · 19.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Carson Valley Middle School (591 students)
Douglas High School held near 1,584 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-59 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 81.0 → 70.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Douglas High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Douglas High School
1,510 students
- Carson Valley 591
Carson Valley Middle School
591 students
- Pau Wa Lu Midd 460
Pau Wa Lu Middle School
460 students
- Minden Element 371
Minden Elementary School
371 students
- Jacks Valley E 364
Jacks Valley Elementary School
364 students
- C. C. Meneley 363
C. C. Meneley Elementary School
363 students
What this shows Douglas High School reports 1,510 students on the CCD universe file.
How Douglas High School compares
Douglas High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,089
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
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.
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
District finance for Douglas County School District reports $12,089 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,510 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,643 (2022-23) → 1,584 (2023-24), nearly flat (-59).
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 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.