Enrollment
1,588
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010123001501
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 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 28/100 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
- 28
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.4%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dothan High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dothan High School
Dothan High School is a higher-need, large high school in Dothan, Alabama, enrolling 1,588 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 64.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,588 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,365 Alabama schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 44 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #43, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (58%) and White (30%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 529 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 810 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,588 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 242 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Dothan's high schools, it stands alongside Rehobeth High School (786 students): Dothan High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.1:1 vs 21.2:1).
Dothan City also operates Dothan Preparatory Academy (1,034 students) and Carver 9th Grade Academy (583 students) alongside Dothan High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dothan High School compares
Dothan High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,004
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dothan City, which includes Dothan High School.
$12,004
Per student
-4%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 53.0%
Federal 25.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,588 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
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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.
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 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Dothan High School a good school?
Dothan High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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