Serving 1,049 students in grades 9-12, Dobbins Avt High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,049 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dobbins Avt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dobbins Avt High School's student population of 1,049 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,049 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dobbins Avt High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)15-19%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
87%
14%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Dobbins Avt High School often compared to?
Dobbins Avt High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Randolph A. Philip Avt High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dobbins Avt High School?
The graduation rate of Dobbins Avt High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dobbins Avt High School?
1,049 students attend Dobbins Avt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Dobbins Avt High School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dobbins Avt High School?
Dobbins Avt High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dobbins Avt High School offer ?
Dobbins Avt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dobbins Avt High School part of?
Dobbins Avt High School is part of Philadelphia City SD School District.
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