Douglas County High School

What Douglas County High School does

Douglas County High School (DHS) is a comprehensive four-star public high school located at 1670 Hwy 88 in Minden, Nevada, operating under the Douglas County School District (DCSD) and serving approximately 1,400 students from the Carson Valley and surrounding Northern Nevada communities near Lake Tahoe. The school delivers a college-preparatory curriculum comprising 21 Advanced Placement courses taught by 19 faculty members (87% AP pass rate, average score 3.94 in 2024-2025), 11 Career and Technical Education Programs of Study spanning architecture, construction, engineering, and culinary arts, plus specialized programs in JROTC, FFA agriculture, and an award-winning Aerial Drone partnership with the REC Foundation. Pedagogical delivery is structured around the proprietary EPIC Instructional Model (Empower, Prepare, Inspire, Connect), which emphasizes student voice, choice, and ownership, supported by a 1:1 Chromebook program, Google Apps for Education, Canvas LMS, and the Infinite Campus student information system.

Revenue is sourced entirely from public education funding channels — local property taxes, Nevada state education allocations, and federal grants — disbursed by DCSD rather than directly to the school. Tuition is not charged; nominal fees apply to specific services such as parking permits ($10 annually) and AP examinations. Customer segments consist of geographically zoned K-12 students within the district boundary and their parents/guardians, with no private-pay or out-of-district enrollment mechanism. The school was recognized in 2024 by US News & World Report as a Best High School and by the College Board as an AP School Honor Roll (Bronze, Access Merit Award). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the Infinite Campus Parent Portal and district-managed bus transportation, with communications through ParentSquare, Remind, the DCSD mobile app, and organic social channels (Instagram, X, Facebook, YouTube).

Name

Douglas County High School

Legal name

Douglas County School District

Website

https://dhs.dcsd.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Douglas County High School is a four-star public high school in Minden, Nevada, serving approximately 1,400 Douglas County students with 21 AP courses, 11 CTE programs, athletics, and the proprietary EPIC instructional model, funded through public education allocations from the Douglas County School District.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Public high school education
• Secondary education services
• Advanced placement courses
• Career technical education
• Extracurricular programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Minden

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: As a public high school within Douglas County School District, DHS is funded through a combination of local property taxes, state education funding from Nevada, and federal education grants and programs. Revenue is allocated by the district to support school operations, staffing, and educational programs.
2. Activity and Athletic Fees: Revenue from student parking permits ($10), sports physicals, and various activity-related fees. Athletic programs may have associated costs for participation and equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Douglas High School is a four-star public high school serving approximately 1,400 students in Minden, Nevada, offering comprehensive college-preparatory academics including 21 AP courses, 11 Career and Technical Education Programs of Study, JROTC, and a full athletics program. The school delivers instruction through the EPIC Learning model (Empower, Prepare, Inspire, Connect) with a 1:1 Chromebook program, Canvas LMS, and Google Apps for Education. Students also access 30+ clubs, health and wellness services, scholarship support, and compete in three seasons of athletics.

Product overview

Douglas High School is a comprehensive four-star public high school serving approximately 1,400 students in Minden, Nevada. The school offers a unified educational program combining rigorous academics with career preparation and extracurricular activities. The core academic offerings include AP & Honors Courses taught by 19 faculty members with an 87% AP pass rate, and a robust Career and Technical Education Program with 11 Programs of Study. The school utilizes the EPIC Instructional Model (Empower, Prepare, Inspire, Connect) emphasizing student voice, choice, and ownership. Specialized programs include JROTC with an award-winning Aerial Drone Program, FFA agricultural education, and Culinary Arts CTE pathways. Beyond academics, the school provides athletics across three seasons (Fall, Winter, Spring), over 30 clubs and organizations, health and wellness services, library resources, and comprehensive scholarship services that secured over $250,000 for the Class of 2026. Students access learning through integrated platforms including Infinite Campus, Canvas LMS, and Google Apps for Education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AP & Honors Courses Advanced Placement and honors-level academic courses taught by 19 faculty members, with nearly 21 different AP courses offered and an 87% pass rate with average score of 3.94 in 2024-2025. Targeted at college-bound students seeking rigorous academic challenge.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs Comprehensive CTE program with 11 Programs of Study offering hands-on career preparation in fields including architecture, construction, engineering, culinary arts, and additional technical areas. Targeted at students seeking career readiness alongside or in lieu of college preparation.
• JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps) Military education program including an Aerial Drone Program in partnership with the REC Foundation that has earned awards in competition. Targeted at students interested in military education, leadership development, and drone/aviation competition.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive athletic program including Fall Sports (Cheer, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball), Winter Sports (Basketball, Dance Team, Wrestling, Ski Team), and Spring Sports (Baseball, Softball, Swim and Dive, Track and Field). Requires 2.0 GPA minimum and good academic standing. Targeted at student athletes.
• Agriculture Department and FFA (Carson Valley FFA) Agricultural education program and FFA chapter providing students with agricultural knowledge and leadership development. Targeted at students interested in agriculture, agribusiness, and agricultural leadership.
• Culinary Arts Program CTE program preparing students for careers in culinary arts and hospitality industries with hands-on training. Targeted at students pursuing culinary and hospitality career pathways.
• Clubs and Organizations Over 30 student clubs and organizations including Academic Team, Art Club, Drama, FFA, HOSA, Key Club, National Honor Society, SkillsUSA, Speech and Debate Club, Yearbook, and various interest-based clubs. Targeted at students seeking extracurricular engagement.
• Health and Wellness Services School nursing services, health guidelines, immunization support, substance abuse prevention resources, and mental health services provided by school counselors and mental health professionals. Targeted at enrolled students and their families.
• Library Media Center School library providing digital and physical resources to support student learning and research needs. Targeted at students, faculty, and staff.
• Scholarship Services Comprehensive scholarship coordination offering national, regional, and local scholarship opportunities. Class of 2026 received over $250,000 in scholarship support from donors. Targeted at graduating seniors pursuing higher education.

Quantifiable outcome

• 87% AP exam pass rate with average score of 3.94 (2024-2025)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• REC FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025DHS JROTC Aerial Drone Program in partnership with the REC Foundation. The program kicked off the 2025-2026 season with strong momentum. Students compete in drone competitions through this partnership, with the program already earning awards in its first year.
• Carson Valley HealthminorOthersPartnership for school immunization services. Carson Valley Health offers back-to-school immunizations at Primary Care Minden and Topaz Ranch clinics with sliding scale discounted fees through their Community Care Assistance Program.
• Douglas County School DistrictcoreOthersParent district providing operational support, curriculum alignment, technology infrastructure, human resources, transportation, and strategic direction for all schools including Douglas High School.
• Partnership for Community ResourcesminorOthersCommunity resource organization providing support services to students and families including mental health resources, substance abuse prevention, and family support services.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DouglasTigers
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@douglascountyschooldistric3838
• Facebookfacebook.com/DCSDEPICLearn
• Instagraminstagram.com/dhstigers
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/douglas-county-high-school

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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