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Public School | Grades 10-12 | Douglas County School District

Douglas County High School is located in Minden, NV and is one of 9 high schools in Douglas County School District. It is a public school that serves 1370 students in grades 10-12.

Douglas County High School made AYP in 2010. 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 Nevada in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Douglas County High School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Douglas County High School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Nevada average is 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Douglas County High School's students and teachers. more

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1670 Hwy 88, Minden, NV 89423

(775) 782-5136

http://www.dcsd.k12.nv.us/dhs

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Enrollment (2011)

Total: 1370

51% 49%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Douglas County High School had 27% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Nevada had 50% 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

74%

Hispanic

17%

American Indian/Alaskan Native

Two or More Races

Asian/Pacific Islander

Black

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Douglas County School District District Spending

$9,524Per Pupil

The Douglas County School District spends $9,524 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 57% on instruction, 41% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Douglas County School District District

19:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Douglas County High School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Nevada average is 20 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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What is it?

The High School Proficiency Examination (HSPE) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in reading, math and writing in grade 10. Students can retake the test in grade 11 if they do not pass in grade 10.

How is it Scored?

Students are scored at four levels: emergent/developing, approaches standard, meets standard, or exceeds standard. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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84%

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82%

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64%

HSPE Results (2007)

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97%

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97%

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91%

HSPE Results (2007)

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95%

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96%

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91%

HSPE Results (2007)

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9 out of 10

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