Douglas High School vs. Buena High School
Should you attend Douglas High School or Buena High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Buena High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,288 students in grades 9-12, Douglas High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,715 students in grades 7-12, Buena High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
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Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
1,288 students
1,715 students
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
78 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1258 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#575 out of 1921 schools in AZ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
27%
Graduation Rate
81%
93%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
320
430
Grade 10 Students
361
426
Grade 11 Students
398
456
Grade 12 Students
209
403
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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2%
% Hispanic
99%
40%
% Black
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6%
% White
1%
43%
% Hawaiian
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1%
% Two or more races
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8%
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Diversity Score
0.02
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%