Dothan High School is a public co-educational institution located in Dothan, Alabama, serving grades 10 through 12. Established in 1978, the school is part of the Dothan City Schools district and serves as the 36th-largest high school student population in the state.
Serving 1,459 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 19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 1,459 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dothan High School's student population of 1,459 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,459 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Year Founded
1978
School Rankings
Dothan High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dothan High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#887 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
57%
32%
White
31%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dothan High School's ranking?
Dothan High School is ranked #887 out of 1,275 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dothan High School?
The graduation rate of Dothan High School is 89%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Dothan High School?
1,459 students attend Dothan High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Dothan High School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 9% 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 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 10-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dothan High School part of?
Dothan High School is part of Dothan City School District.
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