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Dothan High School (Closed 2020)

1236 S Oates St
Dothan, AL 36301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Dothan High School in Dothan, Alabama closed in 2020 after serving grades 9–12 with 1,155 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in its final reported year.
The school exhibited notable ranking volatility, declining from #578 in 2011 to #1082 in 2017 before slightly improving to #818 by 2019.
Math proficiency rose sharply from 13% in 2017 to 75% in 2023, significantly higher than the state average of 30% in 2023, while reading proficiency recovered to 85% in 2022, higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency was strong at 75% in both 2021 and 2022, well above the state average near 37%.
Minority enrollment was predominantly Black (62.7%), with 61% of students eligible for free lunch in 2020, reflecting a high socioeconomic need in this Union County AL high school.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,155 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AL)
(18-19)
37%
47%
(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
0.52
(18-19)
83%
91%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Dothan City School District
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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