- Enrollment
- 3,421
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mesa, AZ
Dobson High School
Federal NCES profile for Dobson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 040497001132
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dobson High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Arizona schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Arizona.
- #7 of 13
- high schools in Mesa · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 43.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Dobson High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dobson High School ranks #7 of 13 high schools in Mesa, AZ.
School address
District: Mesa Unified District (4235) · Arizona
NCES ID 040497001132 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Dobson High School held near 2,341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 117.7 → 121.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 040497001132 · Mesa, AZ High · LARGE · TRAD
2,284 enr · 19.5:1 · 43.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High School (3,421 students)
Dobson High School held near 2,341 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 117.7 → 121.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Dobson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain View
Mountain View High School
3,421 students
- Red Mountain H
Red Mountain High School
3,379 students
- Mesa High Scho
Mesa High School
3,233 students
- Westwood High
Westwood High School
3,135 students
- This school
Dobson High School
2,284 students
- Skyline High S
Skyline High School
1,995 students
What this shows Dobson High School reports 2,284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dobson High School compares
Dobson High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 15% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.0% | ▼ 11% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,284 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,284
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 73% in Arizona - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,121
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
204
in-school suspensions + 213 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.7%
White 25.0%
African American 7.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.7%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Dobson High School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mesa Unified District (4235) reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dobson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Mountain High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mesa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dobson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,379
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 3,233
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 3,135
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high schools in Mesa
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,284 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dobson High School
How many students attend Dobson High School?
Dobson High School has 2,284 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mesa, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 2,370 (2022-23) → 2,341 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dobson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dobson High School is 19.5:1, which is 15% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dobson High School?
43.0% of students at Dobson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dobson High School?
The largest demographic group at Dobson High School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.7% of enrollment, in Mesa, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dobson High School?
Dobson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dobson High School rank among high schools in Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Dobson High School ranks #7 of 13 high schools in Mesa, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Mesa on the city page.
What other schools are in Mesa Unified District (4235)?
Besides Dobson High School, Mesa Unified District (4235) also operates Mountain View High School (3,421 students), Red Mountain High School (3,379 students), and Mesa High School (3,233 students). See the Mesa Unified District (4235) district page for the complete list.