At a glance
Reported students
267
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.93
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
7.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts high enrollment
17th percentile
Compared with 378 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
275.5
Douglas High School: 267 reported students.
State peer staffing position
5th percentile
7.2:1 reported; state peer median 11.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 338
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.9:1
What the reported data says about Douglas High School
Douglas High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Douglas. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Douglas. NCES reports 267 students for 2024–25.
Among 378 high schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 675.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 17th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 7.2:1, below the Massachusetts median of 11.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (86.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.2%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 11 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Douglas High School
- 1How do the reported 7.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.93 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2.7 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2.7
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.9%
- Hispanic8.2%
- Black1.1%
- Asian1.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
11 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Douglas
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Douglas Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
284 reported students
Douglas Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–01
222 reported students
Douglas Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 02–05
340 reported students
Public schools near Douglas High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northbridge High High · Northbridge | 08–12 | 471 | 3.7 mi |
| Uxbridge High High · Uxbridge | 08–12 | 590 | 4.4 mi |
| Gateway to College High · Uxbridge | 09–12 | 44 | 4.4 mi |
| Sutton High School High · Sutton | 09–12 | 367 | 6.4 mi |
| Burrillville High School High · Burrillville | 09–12 | 634 | 7.1 mi |
| Nipmuc Regional High High · Mendon-Upton | 09–12 | 534 | 7.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Douglas High School
What grades does Douglas High School serve?
Douglas High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Douglas.
How many students attend Douglas High School?
Douglas High School reported 267 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 17th percentile among 378 Massachusetts high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 338 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Douglas High School?
The calculated ratio is 7.2:1, based on 267 students and 36.93 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 11.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Douglas High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Douglas High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Douglas attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Douglas High School in?
Douglas High School is part of Douglas, based in Douglas, MA, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Douglas High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Northbridge High (3.7 mi), Uxbridge High (4.4 mi), Gateway to College (4.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.