Doherty High School

Doherty High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4515 Barnes Rd,  Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado Springs School District No. 11
3.8
3.3
1,916 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
48%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
85%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.44
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
82
Full Time Teachers
82
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
26
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
58.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
18.6%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
242:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
White
52.2%
Hispanic
28.8%
Two or more races
8.7%
Black
7.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.7%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs 390 Students
Colorado State University 281 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 203 Students
University of Northern Colorado 175 Students
Pikes Peak State College 139 Students
University of Colorado Denver 123 Students
Colorado Mesa University 120 Students
University of Denver 111 Students
Colorado College 106 Students
University of Wyoming 84 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 80 Students
Business 74 Students
Biology 71 Students
Nursing 65 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 43 Students
Mechanical Engineering 35 Students
Computer Science 32 Students
Criminology 32 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 30 Students
Aerospace Engineering 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 301 Reviews
4.0 Junior
1/8/2024
I've been at Doherty for 3 years. During my time here I've participated it many different activities, and a large range of classes. All the staff at Doherty are very kind and welcoming no matter who you are. There's so many classes that everyone is bound to find something that suits them and works for them. Sports are very competitive but a lot of fun. Teams are very inclusive and coaches are as well. Coaches also help promote a lot of growth. The culture of doherty is amazing and it is a wonderful school to attend.
4.0 Sophomore
1/23/2023
I like how they offer different academic tracks, so everyone can find their place. However, I think there needs to be more discipline in place, and updates to the physical school.
5.0 Sophomore
6/21/2022
Doherty High School is a great school with a good atmosphere. Many of the teachers are there to help you with anything like academics or personal life. The school also has many events and activities for students to have fun and be involved in.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 21 Reviews
1.0 student
12/2/2024
This school needs to get it together. Horrible communication during actual crises, horrible new policies, and a complete lack of parental involvement. Last year we had a situation that involved a gun off campus and the school sent out nothing, absolutely nothing about what was going on until after t...
1.0 student
9/10/2024
This is an absolutely terrible public high school.
3.0 parent
6/4/2024
I'm posting after reading a recent review from a parent whose son has already graduated college. I can't speak to how good the school used to be, but my child is a current student (about to be a junior) & I can say the last two years have been rough. My child is an AP/honors student so my husband &...
1.0 student
2/25/2023
This school does the absolute bare minimum, the teachers are doing their best however the kids are constantly doing drugs in bathrooms, having sex in bathrooms, and smoking and nobody does anything about it. The school also does nothing about people being isolated, some teachers dont care and furthe...

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