Palmer High School vs. Doherty High School
Should you attend Palmer High School or Doherty High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Palmer High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Doherty High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,265 students in grades 9-12, Palmer High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,715 students in grades 9-12, Doherty High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,265 students
1,715 students
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
83 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#960 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#890 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
20%
Graduation Rate
72%
82%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
325
437
Grade 10 Students
341
453
Grade 11 Students
288
424
Grade 12 Students
311
401
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
41%
32%
% Black
10%
6%
% White
39%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
11%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%