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Doherty High School

Public | 9-12 | 2145 students
 

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My daughter attended Doherty for 2 1/2 years, I feel that we gave it our best and Doherty really did not live up to its reputation. She has since transferred and is extremely happy and well adjusted and it shows in her overall attitude and most certainly in her grades.
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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 37% in 2012.

548 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

548 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 51% in 2012.

548 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 33% in 2012.

506 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2012.

506 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

506 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 48% in 2012.

506 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students41%
Female39%
Male43%
Black (not Hispanic)7%
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
Multiracial46%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)47%
Free lunch eligible20%
Reduced lunch eligible37%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch49%
Students with disabilities (IEP)4%
Students without disabilities43%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable42%

Reading

All Students76%
Female78%
Male73%
Black (not Hispanic)61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
Multiracial74%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)80%
Free lunch eligible61%
Reduced lunch eligible73%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch81%
Students with disabilities (IEP)11%
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable76%

Writing

All Students60%
Female64%
Male55%
Black (not Hispanic)25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multiracial57%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)65%
Free lunch eligible42%
Reduced lunch eligible63%
Students with disabilities (IEP)0%
Students without disabilities63%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable60%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students38%
Female39%
Male36%
Black (not Hispanic)12%
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
Multiracial43%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)43%
Free lunch eligible18%
Reduced lunch eligible22%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch46%
Students with disabilities (IEP)0%
Students without disabilities39%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)6%
Language proficiency status - not applicable38%

Reading

All Students74%
Female77%
Male69%
Black (not Hispanic)55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
Multiracial75%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)78%
Free lunch eligible63%
Reduced lunch eligible67%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch78%
Students with disabilities (IEP)18%
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)19%
Language proficiency status - not applicable75%

Science

All Students58%
Female53%
Male62%
Black (not Hispanic)33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
Multiracial63%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)61%
Free lunch eligible37%
Reduced lunch eligible37%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch67%
Students with disabilities (IEP)6%
Students without disabilities59%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)19%
Language proficiency status - not applicable59%

Writing

All Students52%
Female61%
Male41%
Black (not Hispanic)21%
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
Multiracial55%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)57%
Free lunch eligible33%
Reduced lunch eligible41%
Students with disabilities (IEP)6%
Students without disabilities53%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)13%
Language proficiency status - not applicable52%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 75% 61%
Hispanic 13% 28%
Black 8% 6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 24%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 21N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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