Serving 423 students in grades 7-12, Dothan City Virtual School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama 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 Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dothan City Virtual School's student population of 423 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
423 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dothan City Virtual School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dothan City Virtual School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1036 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
64%
32%
White
27%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dothan City Virtual School's ranking?
Dothan City Virtual School is ranked #1036 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dothan City Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Dothan City Virtual School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Dothan City Virtual School?
423 students attend Dothan City Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Dothan City Virtual School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dothan City Virtual School?
Dothan City Virtual School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Dothan City Virtual School offer ?
Dothan City Virtual School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Dothan City Virtual School part of?
Dothan City Virtual School is part of Dothan City School District.
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