Enrollment
786
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Dothan, AL
Rehobeth High School
Federal NCES profile for Rehobeth High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 010177000615
👥 S:T ratio 15
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rehobeth High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Dothan · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 49.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Rehobeth High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rehobeth High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Dothan, AL.
School address
District: Houston County · Alabama
NCES ID 010177000615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.5%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rehobeth High School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rehobeth High School
Rehobeth High School is a large high school in Dothan, Alabama, enrolling 786 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.2:1 is larger than about 91% of Alabama schools and 20% above the 17.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 49.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 786 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Against 351 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #164.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 42/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 393 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 78 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Dothan's high schools, it stands alongside Dothan High School (1,588 students): Rehobeth High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.2:1 vs 20.1:1).
Houston County also operates Ashford Elementary School (668 students) and Wicksburg Elementary School (636 students) alongside Rehobeth 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 Rehobeth High School compares
Rehobeth 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.5% | ▼ 16% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 786 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
786
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 91% in Alabama - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$10,538
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 78 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
White 74.3%
African American 12.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Rehobeth High School is about as mixed as the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Houston County, which includes Rehobeth High School.
$10,538
Per student
-16%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.8%
State 58.7%
Federal 16.5%
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 Rehobeth High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wicksburg Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rehobeth Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wicksburg High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rehobeth High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~786 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rehobeth High School
How many students attend Rehobeth High School?
Rehobeth High School has 786 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dothan, AL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rehobeth High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rehobeth High School is 21.2:1, which is 20% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rehobeth High School?
49.5% of students at Rehobeth High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rehobeth High School?
The largest demographic group at Rehobeth High School is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Dothan, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rehobeth High School?
Rehobeth High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rehobeth High School rank among high schools in Dothan?
By Resource Investment Index, Rehobeth High School ranks #1 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 Rehobeth High School a good school?
Rehobeth High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Alabama schools. 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 Houston County?
Besides Rehobeth High School, Houston County also operates Ashford Elementary School (668 students), Wicksburg Elementary School (636 students), and Rehobeth Elementary School (590 students). See the Houston County district page for the complete list.
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