Douglas High School

dhs.dcsd.net/

1,643 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Douglas County High School, located in Minden, Nevada, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Douglas County School District. Situated in the scenic Carson Valley, the school functions as a focal point for the local community, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide array of extracurricular activities. The school is known for its commitment to preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through college preparatory coursework, career and technical education (CTE) programs, or athletic and artistic pursuits.

As a staple of the Minden area, the high school fosters a campus culture centered on school spirit and community involvement. It provides students with a traditional high school experience supported by a variety of clubs, sports teams, and student organizations that aim to develop leadership and teamwork skills. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a supportive environment, Douglas County High School strives to equip its diverse student body with the necessary tools to transition into adulthood and contribute meaningfully to their community.

1,643

Total Students

81.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Douglas High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,088
Hispanic	369
Black	7
Asian	22
Two or More	95
American Indian	57
Pacific Islander	5

White
1,088 (66.2 %)
Hispanic
369 (22.5 %)
Two or More
95 (5.8 %)
American Indian
57 (3.5 %)
Asian
22 (1.3 %)
Black
7 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(775)782-5136
Website:	http://dhs.dcsd.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	339
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 9 435

Grade 10 389

Grade 11 426

Grade 12 377

Ungraded 16