Schools have seen a 25 percent increase in the number of students taking ACT tests, due to continuing growth in the county. SAT scores continue to be well above national averages on both verbal and math subtests. State education goals, as they relate to achievement, attendance and graduation rate, are all met or exceeded in Douglas County. Over 12,000 volunteers put in approximately 325,000 hours in Douglas County schools during the 1999-'00 school year. The district strives to maintain average class sizes not to exceed 25 students per classroom teacher.
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More than 50 activities are available in each high school. The district's Nutrition Services Department served more than a million lunches last year. Instead of a long summer break, students are grouped into four tracks and go to school for nine weeks, followed by a three-week break. This cycle, with some variation for different tracks, continues throughout the school year. To learn more If you're considering a move to Douglas County, applying for a job, or just want to learn more about our school district, we have a number of publications that offer more detailed information about our schools and programs.