Serving 581 students in grades 9-12, Dobbins Area Vocational-technical 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 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 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 581 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dobbins Area Vocational-technical High School's student population of 581 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
581 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1937
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dobbins Area Vocational-technical High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dobbins Area Vocational-technical High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2598 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
55%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
89%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
1%
60%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dobbins Area Vocational-technical High School's ranking?
Dobbins Area Vocational-technical High School is ranked #2598 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Dobbins Area Vocational-technical High School often compared to?
Dobbins Area Vocational-technical High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Randolph A. Philip Area Vocational-technical 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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dobbins Area Vocational-technical High School?
The graduation rate of Dobbins Area Vocational-technical High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Dobbins Area Vocational-technical High School?
581 students attend Dobbins Area Vocational-technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Dobbins Area Vocational-technical High School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dobbins Area Vocational-technical High School?
Dobbins Area Vocational-technical High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dobbins Area Vocational-technical High School offer ?
Dobbins Area Vocational-technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dobbins Area Vocational-technical High School part of?
Dobbins Area Vocational-technical High School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Dobbins Area Vocational-technical High School located?
Dobbins Area Vocational-technical High School is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.
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