Dothan High School
8 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Dothan High School
Dothan High School is a public high school located in Dothan, Alabama. It is part of the Dothan City School System, and serves students in grades 9-12. The school has a long history of excellence, and is known for its strong academic, athletic, and extracurricular programs.
Dothan High School is committed to providing an excellent education to its students. The school offers a variety of courses, including the Advanced Placement program, which allows students to earn college credit while still in high school. The school also has a variety of clubs and organizations, such as the National Honor Society, Key Club, and Student Council.
The school also has a strong athletic program, with teams competing in football, basketball, baseball, softball, and track and field. The school also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as cheerleading, band, and choir.
Dothan High School is committed to helping its students reach their full potential. The school offers a variety of support services, such as counseling and tutoring, to help students succeed.
Dothan High School is a great place for students to learn and grow. With its strong academic and extracurricular programs, the school provides a great foundation for its students to become successful in college and beyond.
Address:
3209 Reeves St
Dothan, AL 36303Phone:
(334) 794-1410
Site:
Grades:
10 – 12
Enrollment:
1,624 students
Overview Dothan High School
Dothan High School serves 1,624 students in grades 10-12.
Dothan High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
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 47% (majority Black).
Verdict on Dothan High School
Dothan High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Dothan High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.