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Dothan High School

Grades 10–12 · Dothan, AL · NCES 010123001501

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3209 Reeves St · Dothan, AL 36303

At a glance

Reported students

1,588

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

84

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

18.9:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

10–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Alabama high enrollment

94th percentile

Compared with 314 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

425

Dothan High School: 1,588 reported students.

State peer staffing position

80th percentile

18.9:1 reported; state peer median 17.2:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
1,411
Teachers (FTE)
77
Student–teacher ratio
18.3:1

What the reported data says about Dothan High School

Dothan High School is a public high school serving grades 10–12 in Dothan. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Dothan City. NCES reports 1,588 students for 2024–25.

Among 314 high schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 525.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 94th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.9:1, close to the Alabama median of 17.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (57.9%) and White (29.7%). English learners represent 6.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 17 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Dothan High School

  1. 1How do the reported 18.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 84 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
6.3%
Students with disabilities
10.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch
61.5%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
3
Nurses (FTE)
2
Psychologists (FTE)
0
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White29.7%
  • Hispanic9.1%
  • Black57.9%
  • Asian1.9%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
  • Multiracial1.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

17 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Dothan City

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Dothan City Virtual School

High · Grades 07–12

226 reported students

PASS Academy

High · Grades 07–12

Enrollment not reported

Dothan Technology Center

High · Grades 10–12

Enrollment not reported

Dothan Preparatory Academy

Middle · Grades 07–08

1,034 reported students

Carver 9th Grade Academy

Other · Grades 09–09

583 reported students

Kelly Springs Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

516 reported students

View all 18 district schools →