Serving 1,380 students in grades 10-12, Dothan High 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 16% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,380 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dothan High School's student population of 1,380 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
1,380 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dothan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dothan High School is 0.54, 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
#876 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
62%
32%
White
28%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dothan High School's ranking?
Dothan High School is ranked #876 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Dothan High School often compared to?
Dothan High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rehobeth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dothan High School?
The graduation rate of Dothan High School is 88%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 89%.
How many students attend Dothan High School?
1,380 students attend Dothan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Dothan High School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dothan High School?
Dothan High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Dothan High School offer ?
Dothan High School offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Dothan High School part of?
Dothan High School is part of Dothan City School District.
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