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 2,341 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in AZ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dobson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Dobson High School's student population of 2,341 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
Year Founded
1981
Colors
Blue, Silver
School Rankings
Dobson High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dobson High School is 0.65, 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
#686 out of 1956 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
7%
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
53%
48%
Black
8%
6%
White
26%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
79%
77%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
40%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dobson High School's ranking?
Dobson High School is ranked #686 out of 1,956 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?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% 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 79%, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 77%.
How many students attend Dobson High School?
2,341 students attend Dobson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Dobson High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, 3% 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 19:1, 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) School District.
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