What grades does Douglas High School - 03 serve?

Douglas High School - 03 operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the Box Elder area.

Where is Douglas High School - 03 located?

Douglas High School - 03 is a town school in Box Elder, SD.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas High School - 03?

The student-teacher ratio at Douglas High School - 03 is 17.1:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Box Elder, SD?

Schools in Box Elder include Douglas High School - 03 and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Box Elder area.

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Douglas High School - 03 — School Calendar 2026-27

High|Box Elder, South Dakota|Douglas School District 51-1

Box Elder, SD 57719

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Upcoming Events

Dec

Mon

26-27 Holiday Break for StudentsBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Mar

Fri

Early Release - End of 3rd Quarterhalf_dayDistrict-wide

Mar

Mon

26-27 Spring BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

752

Student:Teacher

17.1:1

Locale

Town

District

Douglas School District 51-1

Econ. Disadvantaged

22.9%

Phone

(605)923-0030

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

Graduation Rate

85-89%

Chronic Absenteeism

18.0%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

2 courses offered

15 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

38 test takers

Athletics

2 sports, 6 teams

307 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.8:1

Worse than average in SD

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

792

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.2

Social Workers

0.2

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,597

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,085

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$12,856

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 28%State 49%Local 23%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$364,977

+2.3% 1yr+41.8% 5yr

Rapid City, SD metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

19.6%

Below 150% poverty line

3.4%

Unemployment rate

11.2%

Uninsured residents

6.0%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

464

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

418

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

56%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

123 (29%)

Autism

83 (20%)

Speech/Language Impairment

74 (18%)

Other Health Impairment

70 (17%)

Intellectual Disability

28 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

15 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

739

Current enrollment

Stable(-6% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Dec 21, 2026

26-27 Holiday Break for Students

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Break

Fri, Mar 12, 2027

Early Release - End of 3rd Quarter

half_day

Mon, Mar 29, 2027

26-27 Spring Break

School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans.

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Douglas School District 51-1. Douglas High School - 03 follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	Parent-Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Conferences provide parents and teachers with an opportunity to share insights, celebrate growth, and collaborate to support learning goals. When families and schools connect, students thrive! SCHEDULE an appointment: Carrousel School Badger Clark ElementaryFrancis Case Elemen Check the school notice for conference scheduling and participation details.	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Early Release - End of 1st QuarterDistrict-wide *DHS students classes are cancelled for this day due to the gas leak repair https://www.dsdk12.net/apps/news/article/2244571?categoryId=24035	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	26-27 Holiday Break for StudentsDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Break	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Early Release - End of 3rd QuarterDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	26-27 Spring BreakDistrict-wide School closed for spring break. Check camp and childcare plans.	Break	—