How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Dobson High School | Emerson Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | MESA, AZ | MESA, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 2,284 | 717 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.3:1 | 17.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.0% | 60.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Dobson High School | Emerson Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,766 | $13,766 |
| District | Mesa Unified District (4235) | Mesa Unified District (4235) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Dobson High School | Emerson Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25.0% | 26.1% |
| African American | 7.5% | 6.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 53.7% | 55.4% |
| Asian | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6.7% | 3.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Multiracial | 3.9% | 5.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Dobson High School | Emerson Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 12 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 380.7:1 | 286.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | 51.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 204 | 6 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.