- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dothan, AL
Dothan High School
Federal NCES profile for Dothan High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010123001501
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dothan High School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Dothan · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dothan High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dothan High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Dothan, AL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Dothan High School held near 1,459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 80.0 → 83.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 010123001501 · Dothan, AL High · MID · TRAD
1,588 enr · 20.1:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Dothan Preparatory Academy (1,034 students)
Dothan High School held near 1,459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 80.0 → 83.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Dothan High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dothan High School
1,588 students
- Dothan Prepara
Dothan Preparatory Academy
1,034 students
- Carver 9th Gra 583
Carver 9th Grade Academy
583 students
- Kelly Springs 516
Kelly Springs Elementary School
516 students
- Highlands Elem 501
Highlands Elementary School
501 students
- Hidden Lake Pr 476
Hidden Lake Primary School
476 students
What this shows Dothan High School reports 1,588 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dothan High School compares
Dothan High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 10% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,588 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,588
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 84% in Alabama - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,750
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 529 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
613
in-school suspensions + 197 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 38.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 242 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 57.9%
White 29.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.8, Dothan High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
District finance for Dothan City reports $13,750 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dothan High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dothan Preparatory Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carver 9th Grade Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kelly Springs Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highlands Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hidden Lake Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dothan High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar high schools in Dothan
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 (~1,588 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dothan High School
How many students attend Dothan High School?
Dothan High School has 1,588 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dothan, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,454 (2022-23) → 1,459 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dothan High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dothan High School is 20.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dothan High School?
64.4% of students at Dothan High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dothan High School?
The largest demographic group at Dothan High School is African American at 57.9% of enrollment, in Dothan, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dothan High School?
Dothan High School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dothan High School rank among high schools in Dothan?
By Resource Investment Index, Dothan High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Dothan, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Dothan on the city page.
What other schools are in Dothan City?
Besides Dothan High School, Dothan City also operates Dothan Preparatory Academy (1,034 students), Carver 9th Grade Academy (583 students), and Kelly Springs Elementary School (516 students). See the Dothan City district page for the complete list.