Dora High School

Dora High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
330 Glenn C Gant Cir,  Dora, AL
Walker County Schools
3.7
3.8
462 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Richard E Pate
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Reading Proficiency
17%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.2%
College Prep
Average ACT
20
Math
18
English
20
Reading
22
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
1
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
63%
State Average
27.8%
Science
37%
State Average
21.8%
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
470:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.9%
Female
45.1%
White
82%
Black
13.6%
Hispanic
3.4%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<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.
The University of Alabama 111 Students
University of Alabama - Birmingham 102 Students
Auburn University 77 Students
Bevill State Community College 72 Students
University of North Alabama 66 Students
Troy University 60 Students
University of South Alabama 60 Students
Jacksonville State University 58 Students
University of Montevallo 47 Students
Wallace State Community College - Hanceville 42 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 31 Students
Business 18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Psychology 14 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 13 Students
Biology 12 Students
Physical Therapy 10 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 10 Students
Pre-Law Studies 9 Students
Elementary Education 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 60 Reviews
4.0 Senior
10/13/2024
It's a okay public school with some issues here and there, the food is basic school food, the bathrooms are either locked most of the time or missing doors, the teachers are a 50/50 when it comes to being good or bad, the current administration could do with some work regarding how students are delt with and cared for, the security is amazing with cop always on campus and metal detectors at the front door, the school does offer a decent bit of electives along with access to trade school.
3.0 Senior
4/5/2022
The school only cares for the kids thats parents have money, or the sports kids. They will not help you if you aren't a popular kid. Took me 5 weeks to get my classes straight freshman year and they put me in theatre 3 times back to back and refused to let me change it.
4.0 Junior
12/30/2018
My experience has been like no other. The teachers are so supportive and is very helpful. I really appreciate the Upward Bound program the is provide. It has helped plenty of student on their act scores and with college acceptance and expenses.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 4 Reviews
5.0 teacher
9/18/2013
As a teacher that is also an alumni of this school, I am proud to be a Dora Bulldog. Our teachers, administration, and students are very caring of one another. The students are up to any challenge academically and athletically. Our students also have a great mindset for community service with all of...
3.0 parent
6/18/2012
I am a alumni of Dora High School. Both my children are graduates. Graduated 2005 and 2009. The academics could use a great improvement. My children were not prepared for college at all. The academics did not prepare them for ACT's. I had several problems with some teachers being verbally out of lin...
2.0 parent
7/28/2010
We also moved from another district this past year and I am very shocked at the lack of concern from staff and teachers,no communication to the parents.I never know about important dates or meetings.The elem. and middle school have a phone system where they let parents know about important things, s...
5.0 parent
5/11/2010

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Dora High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Dora, AL, in the Dora neighborhood, and is served by the Walker County Schools in Alabama. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 462 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 7.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 17% are proficient in reading. Dora High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 87%, and the average ACT score is 20. The average home value in this area is $221,986. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sumiton Christian School, Victory Christian Academy, Trinity Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Dora has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dora High School.

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