Dubois High School Of Arts Technology (Closed 2023)

Serving 188 students in grades 9-12, Dubois High School Of Arts Technology ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 35%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TN)
(17-18)
≤10%
35%
(17-18)
11-19%
35%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
97%
21%
White
1%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
(17-18)
70-79%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dubois High School Of Arts Technology?
The graduation rate of Dubois High School Of Arts Technology is 70-79%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 89%.
How many students attend Dubois High School Of Arts Technology?
188 students attend Dubois High School Of Arts Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Dubois High School Of Arts Technology students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dubois High School Of Arts Technology?
Dubois High School Of Arts Technology has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dubois High School Of Arts Technology offer ?
Dubois High School Of Arts Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dubois High School Of Arts Technology part of?
Dubois High School Of Arts Technology is part of Shelby County School District.

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