Doherty High School Profile

Thomas B. Doherty
High School

4515 Barnes Rd.

Colorado Springs, CO 80917

(719) 328-6400

Profile

Colors: Royal Blue, Kelly Green, Silver
Mascot: Spartan

	Administration
	(719) 328 - 6400 Jill L. Martin, Principal Alvin Brown, Asst. Principal Julie Williams, Asst. Principal Dennis Vigil, Asst. Principal Judith Walton, Counseling Chairperson Chris Noll, Ath.Dir./Bus.Manager

	Counseling
	(719) 328 - 6412 Kit Bowie, Secretary/Student Council Scott Crosby, Gr. 9 & 11 (L-Z) Ted French, Gr. 10 & 12 (L-Z) Kathy Fruh, Post Secondary Counselor Tim Garland, Gr. 9 & 11 (A-K) Sandra Gilbert, Gr. 10 & 12 (A-K) Bonnetta Heck, Social Worker Vickie Smith, Data Processing Lori Thom, Secretary Judy Walton, Dept. Chair / High Risk Couns.

Registrar	(719) 328 - 6406
	Bob Jiron

THOMAS B. DOHERTY is a comprehensive, four-year high school serving the northeast area of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The school opened in 1975. Doherty High School is one of five high schools in the sixty school Colorado Springs School District #11, which has 32,923 students in its attendance boundaries.

Mission - The Doherty High School Community will empower students to achieve their academic, social and civic potential.

Who Was Thomas B. Doherty?

Thomas B. Doherty was a District 11 superintendent. He began his education career in 1938 as a teacher in Montrose. He became the District 11 superintendent in 1964 and continued leading the ever expanding district until his retirement in 1977. Mr. Doherty died in 1992. He continues to be remembered for his calm district leadership, and ever-present attendance at the Doherty sporting events. He loved the students and they loved him. He was a “guiding light, a giant presence, a sports fan and an anchor of security for employees and teenagers alike,” according to Ralph Routon, a columnist for The Gazette Telegraph.

About this school

	Programs of Study
	Advanced Academic College Preparatory General Academic Vocational Special Education

Student Enrollment	2031
Student-Teacher Ratio	23 to 1
Accreditation and Membership	North Central Association

Post High School Placement Intent
(Based on Student Feedback)

Four Year University / College	53%
Two Year College	25%
Vocational / Trade School	7%
Work Forces, Military or Other	15%
Part Time Employment	50%

Sports and Activities
(Grades 9-12)

Sports	14
Clubs and Organizations	26

Certified Staff's Education Level

PhDs	6
Masters Degrees	79
Bachelors Degrees	117

Staff

Teachers	85
Support Personnel	50
Administrators	7
Counselors	5.5