Dobson High School

About Dobson High School

Dobson High School is a public high school located in Mesa, Arizona. It is part of the Mesa Unified School District and serves grades 9-12. With a student body of over 2,500, Dobson High School is one of the largest high schools in the district. The school offers a wide variety of educational opportunities, including Advanced Placement classes, a variety of electives, and numerous extracurricular activities. The school is also known for its strong athletic programs, with teams competing in a variety of sports including football, basketball, baseball, softball, and track and field. Dobson High School also has a thriving music program, with a variety of bands and choirs performing throughout the year. Dobson High School is a great place for students to get a quality education and experience a range of activities.

Address:	1501 W Guadalupe Rd Mesa, AZ 85202
Phone:	(480) 472-3000
Site:	mpsaz.org
Grades:	9-12
Enrollment:	2,286 students

Overview Dobson High School

Dobson High School serves 2,286 students in grades 9-12.
Dobson High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona 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 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Dobson High School

Dobson High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Dobson High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.