Dodson High School

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Dodson High School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade Pre-K-12
305 Jones St,  Dodson, LA
Winn Parish Public Schools
4.3
2.2
283 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Michael D Hearne
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
31%
Average GPA
3.59

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B-
Teachers
C-
College Prep
B-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
A
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.59
Reading Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.9%
College Prep
Average ACT
22
Math
19
English
23
Reading
24
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
57%
State Average
10%
Math
9%
State Average
31%
Science
9%
State Average
6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
296:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.2%
Male
49.8%
White
91.5%
Hispanic
3.5%
Two or more races
2.8%
Black
2.1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Louisiana Tech University 30 Students
Northwestern State University of Louisiana 23 Students
Louisiana State University 16 Students
University of Louisiana - Monroe 16 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette 12 Students
McNeese State University 9 Students
Central Louisiana Technical Community College - Alexandria 9 Students
Louisiana State University - Alexandria 8 Students
Louisiana Delta Community College 7 Students
Louisiana State University - Shreveport 6 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 8 Students
Business 6 Students
Biology 4 Students
Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN) 4 Students
Graphic Design 3 Students
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management 3 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 2 Students
Education 2 Students
History 2 Students
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science 2 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 24 Reviews
5.0 Senior
10/20/2025
I love attending Dodson High School, as I've been here for 9 years. They are a very tight knit community of people who will support you and your dream.
3.0 Senior
10/12/2023
I enjoyed the field trips we went on often and most of the teachers (younger ones) were really nice. Didnt enjoy most of the people its a small school with only about 300 kids in total. Nobody ever got in trouble discipline needs to be better.
4.0 Senior
1/6/2020
I have been at Dodson High School since Pre-K and the whole time I have been here it has been a great experience. The thing I think that can be changed is the college preparing. Many seniors that graduate from Dodson High School and go to college say that they don't think that Dodson has prepared them for college like they should have been. This is the only thing I think I would change about Dodson High School though if I could.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.2 8 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/3/2010
My children have went here for 4 years and every year this school disappoints me more and more...The prinicpal is half the time never there ..Most teachers are great and do their job but some however are not..I know I am not the only parent having problems with how this school is ran now...
1.0 parent
3/2/2009
5.0 student
3/8/2008
3.0 parent
1/28/2008

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Dodson High School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-12 in Dodson, LA and is served by the Winn Parish Public Schools in Louisiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 283 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 31% are proficient in reading. Dodson High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.59. The average ACT score is 22. Discover additional schools in the area, like Calvin High School, Weston High School, and more. Learn more about what Dodson has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dodson High School.

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