Serving 1,081 students in grades 7-8, Dothan Preparatory Academy 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 10% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 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 (2024-25)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,081 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dothan Preparatory Academy's student population of 1,081 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,081 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dothan Preparatory Academy 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 Preparatory Academy 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
#878 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
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
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
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 Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Dothan Preparatory Academy is ranked #878 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Dothan Preparatory Academy?
1,081 students attend Dothan Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Dothan Preparatory Academy 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 Preparatory Academy?
Dothan Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Dothan Preparatory Academy offer ?
Dothan Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Dothan Preparatory Academy part of?
Dothan Preparatory Academy is part of Dothan City School District.
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