Doherty High School
Doherty High School
About This School
Public School | Grades 9-12 | Colorado Springs School District NO. 11 in the County of E
Doherty High School is located in Colorado Springs, CO and is one of 12 high schools in Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E. It is a public school that serves 2145 students in grades 9-12.
Doherty High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Colorado in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Doherty High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Doherty High School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Doherty High School's students and teachers. more
Doherty High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Colorado in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Doherty High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Doherty High School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Doherty High School's students and teachers. more
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Nearby Cities
4515 Barnes Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80917
(719) 328-6400
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| Cornerstone Baptist Academy 1.6 miles | n/a | |
| Pikes Peak Christian School 1.8 miles | n/a | |
| Vista Ridge High School 2.4 miles |  |
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| Sand Creek High School 2.5 miles |  |
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| Springs Adventist Academy 3 miles | n/a |
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Doherty High School
Joe Rennier: Doherty HS is an excellent score for teachers and students. The Social Studies Dept., where I teach, is highly impressive with the skills of the faculty and the curriculum offered. We value strong teacher-student relationships, challenge students on their level of ability, and prepare them for the world outside of HS.
The school is very safe with a relatively minor drug/alcohol problem, very few fights, and an effective discipline program. The worst that can be said about DHS is the frequent cursing by students is offensive. Still, aside from this, the students are respectful to one another and to staff.
Athletically, DHS is average in most sports, but, has an outstanding boy's basketball program due primarily to a legendary head coach. The student-athletes are not as dedicated to sports as schools in the southern portion of the U.S. and the Denver suburbs. The head FB coach and head baseball coach are both outstanding coaches and people.
I teach 9th grade high-risk (mostly underachievers) students in World History and coach a "C" squad baseball team. The students I teach are fine young men and ladies, yet, lack the love of learning and academic commitment to excel at this point.
Hope this candid observation helps you understand about DHS.
The school is very safe with a relatively minor drug/alcohol problem, very few fights, and an effective discipline program. The worst that can be said about DHS is the frequent cursing by students is offensive. Still, aside from this, the students are respectful to one another and to staff.
Athletically, DHS is average in most sports, but, has an outstanding boy's basketball program due primarily to a legendary head coach. The student-athletes are not as dedicated to sports as schools in the southern portion of the U.S. and the Denver suburbs. The head FB coach and head baseball coach are both outstanding coaches and people.
I teach 9th grade high-risk (mostly underachievers) students in World History and coach a "C" squad baseball team. The students I teach are fine young men and ladies, yet, lack the love of learning and academic commitment to excel at this point.
Hope this candid observation helps you understand about DHS.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 2145
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Doherty High School had 29% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Colorado had 40% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
61%
Hispanic
20%
Two or More Races
10%
Black
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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Colorado Springs School District NO. 11 in the County of E District Spending
$9,407Per Pupil
The Colorado Springs School District NO. 11 in the County of E spends $9,407 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 56% on instruction, 41% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Colorado Springs School District NO. 11 in the County of E District
20:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Doherty High School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Colorado Springs School District NO. 11 in the County of ETest Scores
About the CSAP
What is it?
The Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 10 are assessed in reading, math, and writing. Students in grades 5, 8, and 10 are assessed in science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: unsatisfactory, partially proficient, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the ACT
What is it?
The ACT is a national college admissions test used to assess student performance in high school curriculum areas.
Which Grades and Subjects?
The ACT Composite score is an average of English, math, reading, and science scores. The scores reported are for 12th grade students who have taken the test in grades 10, 11 or 12.
How is it Scored?
ACT scores range from a low score of 1 to a high score of 36.
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7 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Colorado, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) Results for all subjects tested.
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