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Colorado Springs School District No. 11

Doherty High School

#18 in Best Public High Schools in Colorado Springs Area
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • 301 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      B
    4. College Prep
      B
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B-
    6. Health & Safety
      C-
    7. Administration
      B-
    8. Sports
      B+
    9. Food
      B
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C+
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    Doherty High School is an above average, public school located in Colorado Springs, CO. It has 2,124 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 21 to 1. According to state test scores, 25% of students are at least proficient in math and 29% in reading.
    Address
    4515 Barnes Road
    Colorado Springs, CO 80917
    Telephone
    (719) 328-6400
    Website
    d11.org/pages/default.aspx
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    Doherty High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    29%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    25%
    Average Graduation Rate
    89%
    Average SAT
    1190
    164 responses
    Average ACT
    25
    183 responses
    AP Enrollment
    19%
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    Living in the Area
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      C+
    2. Good for Families
      B+
    3. Housing
      B-
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Median Household Income
    $58,158
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,013
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $233,100
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    C-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    83%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.29 responses
    Poll
    79%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.29 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 103 responses
    Report
    • Assemblies
      20%
    • Football games
      19%
    • Spirit week
      17%
    • Dances
      14%
    • Harvest of Love
      10%
    • Marching band performances
      7%
    • Assemply
      5%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    2,124
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    41%
    89%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.36 responses
    67%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.36 responses
    94%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.36 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    21:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $57,192
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    7.7%
    71%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.49 responses
    76%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.49 responses
    69%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.49 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $9,849/ year
    National
    $12,239
    79%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.52 responses
    29%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.52 responses
    60%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.52 responses
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    Before entering high school, I was the most introverted person you could imagine- the kid who had to have their mom ask an adult where my locker was located. I was shy, emotional, and felt lonely. However, once I attended DHS, I was welcomed with the lovely staff members who only wanted to see me succeed. I was also given the opportunity to participate in activities such as National Honor Society, varsity athletics, mathletes, and chamber orchestra. I am forever grateful for Doherty High School's teachers, administration, security guards, and janitors, as well as my supportive friends. DHS really did set me up for success, and I am now apart of the Colorado College class of 2023. Go Spartans!
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    Doherty High School is what is make it in all honesty. I am probably more self- advocated than most high school students, which has worked very well for me. You have to speak up be at Doherty or you will get ran over. What I mean by ran over is your grades will be put in late, such as some teachers will take over a month to grade certain things unless you say something to them! All four years that I have attended Doherty, my teachers have been great! They want to see me succeed as much as I want to succeed. Safety? It's a joke here. We have security that stays at all doors and we have to scan in and out but that is pretty much it. Being a student, please step out of your comfort zone and attend ALL the games possible! Be social! Enjoy your school year!
    The teachers are amazing and are always willing to help! Going to Doherty for the past 4 years have really opened my eyes. The students are kind, and getting help with a class is no problem! I can say that one thing I dislike is no matter how many classes you take before senior year and you only need a certain amount of credits less than amount of periods (7) you still have to take more ... I know being a full time student is required, but I worked really hard my 3 years and wish I could have more free time.