Dobson High School is a public high school located in Mesa, Arizona, United States. It is one of six high schools in Mesa Public Schools and serves grades 9-12. Rhodes and Summit Academy feed students into Dobson. The school's mascot is a Mustang and the school colors are royal blue and silver.
Serving 2,284 students in grades 9-12, Dobson High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,284 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Top 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dobson High School's student population of 2,284 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 113 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,284 students
Total Classroom Teachers
113 teachers
Year Founded
1981
Colors
Blue, Silver
School Calendar
School Motto
Success for Each Student
School Rankings
Dobson High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dobson High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#935 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
7%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
54%
49%
Black
7%
6%
White
25%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
77%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.6%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustang
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dobson High School's ranking?
Dobson High School is ranked #935 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Dobson High School often compared to?
Dobson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dobson High School?
The graduation rate of Dobson High School is 83%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Dobson High School?
2,284 students attend Dobson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Dobson High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dobson High School?
Dobson High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dobson High School offer ?
Dobson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dobson High School part of?
Dobson High School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235).
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