Photo: The original uploader was Tillman at English Wikipedia. · CC BY 2.0Douglas’s public schools score below 55% of Arizona districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 19% of Douglas’s students scored proficient, below the Arizona average (35%). The grade covers the public school district serving Douglas, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Arizona, not nationally.
From Arizona state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Douglas’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 101 Arizona towns with household incomes within a quarter of Douglas’s, its schools beat 55%, higher than their 45% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 28% of tested students were proficient in reading and 19% in math, against 40% and 35% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
80% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 78% across Arizona. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $12,234 per student, against $12,318 across Arizona (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then two middle schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is down 6% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Center for Academic Success #2 - Douglas 9-12, Center for Academic Success #3 - Douglas K-4, Center for Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5-8, PPEP TEC - Raul H. Castro Learning Center, Liberty Traditional Charter School - Saddleback, Omega Alpha Academy School and Loretto Catholic School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Douglas’s grade
B−: better than 45% of Arizona school districts, #99 of 139 Arizona towns. Graduation is above the Arizona average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Douglas, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Douglas · depends on your address
Joe Carlson Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 410 students · 26:1 students per teacher
Paul H Huber Jr High School
Grades 6–8 · 381 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Ray Borane Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 361 students · 17:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Douglas · depends on your address
Paul H Huber Jr High School
Grades 6–8 · 381 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Ray Borane Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 361 students · 17:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Douglas · depends on your address
Paul H Huber Jr High School
Grades 6–8 · 381 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Ray Borane Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 361 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Douglas’s public schools are run by Douglas Unified District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Douglas vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Arizona towns that share Douglas’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas | B− | Douglas Unified District |
Every school in Douglas
15 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Arizona’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 3 public programs with fewer than 25 students (CTD - Douglas High School, Maryvale School and DUSD Online Academy).
Questions about Douglas’s schools
Are Douglas’s schools good?
On Arizona’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Douglas children attend score below 55% of Arizona’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #99 of 139 Arizona towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 55%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Douglas in?
Douglas Unified District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,608 students in 9 schools (2024–25).
What is Douglas’s graduation rate?
80% of the class of 2023 in Douglas Unified District graduated in four years, against 78% across Arizona.
How much does Douglas spend per student?
$12,234 in Douglas Unified District (FY2024), against $12,318 across Arizona. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Douglas?
Yes: Loretto Catholic School (Catholic, grades K–8, 222 students). Douglas also has 6 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Douglas families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Douglas → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Arizona. Stars are from neighbors.