Doherty High School

i currently attend Doherty, and i like some things and dislike others.. the Avid program is AMAZING! but the sports take over pretty much and the Academics.. well some teachers are quite confusing and me personally, i get confused... you can't really get any one on one time with a teacher unless you stay after school, come early, or have an off period when your teacher has an off period... this is because this school is so over crowded it's ridiculous... people actually go some where else if they find it too crowded.
--Submitted by a student

offers a plethora of highly advanced classes (AP, Honors), including language and liberal arts (orchestra, band, drama) classes. my highly gifted child is challenged and enjoys attending school. Strong sports programs for most sports, with strong adminstrators who have been very supportive of teachers, students, and parents.
--Submitted by a parent

When moving to Colorado Springs from another state, we chose Doherty because it seemed to be rated fairly high and because it is only one of two schools in 'Springs with an orchestra program. Talk about a disappointment. Too many teachers don't seem to have control of their classrooms. Academics are only fair. But the orchestra program is a joke! The elementary students in our last district were better!!! It truly is NOT a good program at all. Had I known how bad it was, we'd have looked at other schools in town.
--Submitted by a parent

The school is one of a few better high schools within its district. As in the city of Colorado Springs, I find the school to be only average in academics and slightly above average in everything else. Sad to say that academics take a back seat to sports and other extracurricular activities that can have the potential of putting the school in the local media.
--Submitted by a student

I think doherty is a great school it is just that if your child dose not understand something then they would need to seek out help or else they will get lost in the systm because it is pretty crowed but other than that is a reallly good school
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter is in her 3rd year at Doherty and I am very pleased with this school. Her grades have steadily improved and she is greatful for the challenge of her honors classes and the encouragement to sign up for them. The teachers are very supportive and flexible. They offer excellence in the performing arts dept, art dept, and auto shop. The auto shop kids have ranked 1st in state 2 yrs in a row! The new addition of 16 classrooms has made a huge difference in the overcrowding issue. The kids that I talk to say they feel safe in the school too.
--Submitted by a parent

Pretty good school i like it. There are a bunch af extra curiculars. The extention is nice. The cafiteria severs pretty good food lots of healty stuff! I mean find another school with a salad and wrap cart, and try to use whole wheat as much a possible? Teacher are very passionate and fun. Over all a pretty good school
--Submitted by a student

Doherty has excellent leadership which sets the tone for whole school.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter is a freshman at Doherty this year, so I am unable to give a more comprehensive evaluation at this time. However, in response to the 'overcrowding' and 'safety' comments previously made, I just have to say that they have just added onto the school to relieve the crowding situation, and they have taken some very positive steps in improving safety. Overall, I have been impressed with the staff and their willingness to listen to needs and do what is necessary to meet those needs. My daughter, who was skeptical about going to Doherty at first seems to be enjoying the school and her classes. I have talked to people who really liked Doherty and others who didn't. May I just say that sometimes you get out of it what you put into it. There is always room for improvement, but I am happy with the school overall.
--Submitted by Deborah, a parent

Both my kids had troubles with teachers and vice principles. This school is good for activities, but not for academics.
--Submitted by a parent