Serving 1,155 students in grades 9-12, 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 was 37% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 37% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 70% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,155 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)37%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)37%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
63%
32%
White
30%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)83%
91%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dothan High School?
The graduation rate of Dothan High School is 83%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 91%.
How many students attend Dothan High School?
1,155 students attend Dothan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Dothan High School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 5% 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 High School?
Dothan High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dothan High School offer ?
Dothan High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dothan High School part of?
Dothan High School is part of Dothan City School District.
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