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Palmer High School vs. Doherty High School

Should you attend Palmer High School or Doherty 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.
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School Overview

School
Palmer High School
301 North Nevada Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Doherty High School
4515 Barnes Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 1,344 students in grades 9-12, Palmer High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,861 students in grades 9-12, Doherty High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,344 students
1,861 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Palmer High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Doherty High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Palmer High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Doherty High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
83 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Palmer High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Doherty High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Palmer High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Doherty High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and the state of Colorado, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#960 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
#890 out of 1748 schools in CO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Palmer High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Doherty High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
24%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
23%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palmer High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Doherty High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
44%
(Top 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Top 50% in CO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palmer High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Doherty High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
20%
(Bottom 50% in CO)(20-21 School Year Data)
72%
(Bottom 50% in CO)
82%
(Top 50% in CO)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Palmer High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Doherty High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Palmer High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Doherty High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
370
515
Grade 10 Students
321
451
Grade 11 Students
323
439
Grade 12 Students
330
456

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Palmer High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Doherty High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Palmer High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Doherty High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
41%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Palmer High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Doherty High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Palmer High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Doherty High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
40%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Palmer High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Doherty High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Palmer High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Doherty High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and in Colorado, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.66
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Palmer High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Doherty High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Palmer High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Doherty High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Palmer High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Doherty High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of El Paso and Colorado, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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