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
3.2
1,916 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
48%
Average GPA
3.44
Graduation Rate
82%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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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
83
Full Time Teachers
83
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
58.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
18.6%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

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%

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 380 Students
Colorado State University 279 Students
University of Colorado Boulder 199 Students
University of Northern Colorado 164 Students
Pikes Peak State College 140 Students
Colorado Mesa University 125 Students
University of Colorado Denver 118 Students
Colorado College 111 Students
University of Denver 104 Students
University of Wyoming 86 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 84 Students
Biology 74 Students
Business 73 Students
Nursing 62 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 43 Students
Criminology 37 Students
Mechanical Engineering 33 Students
Computer Science 30 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 30 Students
Aerospace Engineering 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 304 Reviews
4.0 Alum
8/2/2025
The school is a bit on the older side and every year without fail in the 10 years starting from my oldest brother's freshman year to my senior year, there has been a major disaster of some kind, other than that, most teachers are nice and grade well, although there are always a few jerks wherever you go. As a whole 7/10.
4.0 Alum
4/18/2025
Really good school with great teachers. Safety was sometimes an issue just with the area and student life. Sports was great coaches are good, never any big problems with the school
4.0 Senior
4/14/2025
Doherty is a good school academically, however the children that go there do not treat the building right. The bathrooms are always closing due to vandalism. Admin is doing there best but it's difficult.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 22 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/3/2025
AVOID THIS RACIST SCHOOL AT ALL COST
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 &...

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Doherty High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Colorado Springs, CO and is served by the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in Colorado. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,916 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. Doherty High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.44, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $403,406. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sand Creek High School, Springs Studio for Academic Excellence, Pikes Peak Early College, and more. Learn more about what Colorado Springs has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Doherty High School.

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