Public schools in Douglas, AZ
15 open public schools with an address in Douglas, operated by 6 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
15
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,729
15 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
24.3:1
Arizona median 16.7:1
Charter schools
6
0 virtual
An overview of Douglas public schools
The federal directory lists 15 public schools in Douglas, AZ: 6 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. The 15 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,729 students, an average of 315 per school. The largest campus is Douglas High School (1,288 students), and the largest elementary school is Joe Carlson Elementary School (410).
Douglas Unified District (4174) operates the most schools here (8), plus 5 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 24.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 6 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Douglas
Douglas Unified District (4174)
Public school district
8 schools in Douglas · 9 total
Center for Academic Success Inc. (4191)
Independent charter agency
3 schools in Douglas · 5 total
Cochise Technology District (79403)
Specialized public school district
1 school in Douglas · 13 total
Liberty Traditional Charter School (10968)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Douglas · 4 total
Omega Alpha Academy (79503)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Douglas
Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Douglas · 6 total
Elementary schools in Douglas
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Academic Success #3 - Douglas K-4 Center for Academic Success Inc. (4191) · Charter | KG–04 | 256 | 25.6:1 | |
| Clawson School Douglas Unified District (4174) | PK–05 | 344 | 27.7:1 | |
| Joe Carlson Elementary School Douglas Unified District (4174) | PK–06 | 410 | 25.6:1 | |
| Liberty Traditional Charter School - Saddleback Liberty Traditional Charter School (10968) · Charter | KG–08 | 242 | 34.6:1 | |
| Sarah Marley School Douglas Unified District (4174) | PK–05 | 291 | 24.3:1 | |
| Stevenson Elementary School Douglas Unified District (4174) | PK–05 | 392 | 28:1 |
Middle schools in Douglas
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8 Center for Academic Success Inc. (4191) · Charter | 05–08 | 210 | 30:1 | |
| Paul H Huber Jr High School Douglas Unified District (4174) | 06–08 | 381 | 17.3:1 | |
| Ray Borane Middle School Douglas Unified District (4174) | 06–08 | 361 | 17.2:1 |
High schools in Douglas
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Academic Success #2 - Douglas 9-12 Center for Academic Success Inc. (4191) · Charter · Alternative School | 07–12 | 169 | 20.3:1 | |
| CTD - Douglas High School Cochise Technology District (79403) · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Douglas High School Douglas Unified District (4174) | 09–12 | 1,288 | 18.7:1 | |
| PPEP TEC - Raul H. Castro Learning Center Portable Practical Educational Preparation Inc. ( (4431) · Charter · Alternative School | 09–12 | 172 | 14.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Douglas
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas High School Early Education Preschool Douglas Unified District (4174) | PK–PK | 12 | — | |
| Omega Alpha Academy School Omega Alpha Academy (79503) · Charter | KG–12 | 201 | 13.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.4%
- Hispanic98.1%
- Black0.2%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Douglas schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,729 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Douglas
How many public schools are in Douglas, AZ?
The current NCES directory lists 15 open public schools with a location address in Douglas: 6 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 4,729 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Douglas?
Schools with an address in Douglas belong to 6 education agencies, led by Douglas Unified District (4174) (8 schools), Center for Academic Success Inc. (4191) (3 schools), Cochise Technology District (79403) (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Douglas?
Douglas High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Douglas, with 1,288 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Douglas?
Yes. 6 of the 15 public schools in Douglas are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Center for Academic Success #2 - Douglas 9-12, Center for Academic Success #3 - Douglas K-4, Center for Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Douglas schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Douglas public schools is 24.3:1, higher than the Arizona school median of 16.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Douglas guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Arizona cities