Doherty High School

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E

4515 BARNES ROAD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80917

1,715 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Doherty High School, located at 4515 Barnes Road in Colorado Springs, is a prominent secondary institution within the Colorado Springs School District 11. Known as a large, comprehensive high school, it serves a diverse student population and plays a significant role in the local community. The school is widely recognized for its robust academic programming, which includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and elective pathways designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Doherty High School boasts a strong tradition of extracurricular involvement. The school offers a wide array of athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student-led clubs, fostering a vibrant campus culture. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, Doherty aims to encourage student engagement and school spirit, helping to cultivate a supportive environment where students from diverse backgrounds can pursue their individual interests and achieve academic success.

1,715

Total Students

83.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Doherty High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	827
Hispanic	556
Black	105
Asian	31
Two or More	180
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	12

White
827 (48.2%)
Hispanic
556 (32.4%)
Two or More
180 (10.5%)
Black
105 (6.1%)
Asian
31 (1.8%)
Pacific Islander
12 (0.7%)
American Indian
4 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E
Phone:	(719)328-6400
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,715
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	761
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	106

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 437

Grade 10 453

Grade 11 424

Grade 12 401