Original Research by School Decision on Ctd - Douglas High School
CTD - Douglas High School is a career and technical school serving grades nine through twelve in Douglas, Arizona. It is part of the Cochise Technology District. The school’s designation as a career and technical school shapes the experience it offers students, but the available data on its operations is thin.
The school is very small, with a total enrollment of eleven students, all of whom are in the ninth grade. The entire student body is Hispanic. Information on how many students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, receive special education services, or are English learners was not reported. The school's charter status is not applicable, and its magnet status and Title I status are not reported.
State testing data was not available for this school, so there is no way to assess academic proficiency from the numbers. A four-year graduation rate also was not reported. Because the school is a career and technical institution, the path it offers is likely focused on workforce preparation and skills training, a characteristic that sets it apart from a typical comprehensive high school. A parent would want to confirm what specific career and technical programs are offered, as this data was not provided.
Douglas is a small border community across from Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico. It was originally founded as a copper smelter town, but those smelters have since closed. Today, the economy relies on border-crossing operations, healthcare, retail, agriculture, and cattle ranching. The city has a historic downtown with landmarks like the Hotel Gadsden and the Grand Theatre. Population has been declining in recent years, and no major new housing developments were identified. Housing values in the area are below the state and national benchmarks. The area's median household income is also below the national figure, and the poverty rate is substantial. The school is located in a largely auto-oriented city; typical commute times suggest most residents drive.
The district-level data for Cochise Technology District is minimal, with no parent-relevant changes or strategic priorities found in public sources. The combination of a very small enrollment, a single grade served, and a career and technical focus means this school fits a specific niche. It may suit a ninth-grade student seeking an early start in career and technical education in a small setting, but with so many data gaps, a family would need to consult the school directly to understand the full academic and programmatic picture.
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