Douglas High School

1,405 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Douglas High School, located at 1500 15th Street in Douglas, Arizona, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Douglas Unified School District. Situated in a border community in Cochise County, the school plays a central role in the local educational landscape, striving to provide a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for both higher education and the workforce. The school’s identity is deeply rooted in the cultural richness of the region, fostering an environment that emphasizes community engagement and academic development for a diverse student population.

As the home of the "Bulldogs," Douglas High School offers a traditional American high school experience, including a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations designed to build school spirit and develop well-rounded individuals. The faculty and staff are focused on addressing the unique needs of their students, working to overcome the challenges often faced by schools in border regions while maintaining a commitment to graduation success and academic excellence.

1,405

Total Students

73.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Douglas High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	1,380
Black	4
Asian	2
American Indian	2

Hispanic
1,380 (98.2 %)
White
17 (1.2 %)
Black
4 (0.3 %)
Asian
2 (0.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Douglas Unified District (4174)
Phone:	(520)364-3462
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,405
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 525

Grade 10 307

Grade 11 309

Grade 12 264