Dothan Preparatory Academy

Public Middle School | Grade 7-9

1236 S Oates St, Dothan, AL

Dothan City Schools

1,034 Students

C+

Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Matthew Daniel Humphrey

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1

Math Proficiency
11%

Reading Proficiency
41%

C+

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

41%

Math Proficiency

11%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

18:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

395:1

Student Diversity

Female 51.3%	Male 48.7%
Black 62.7%	White 30.6%
Hispanic 4.7%	Asian or Pacific Islander 1%
Two or more races <1%	Native American <1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 other

7/11/2023

This school is so low in performance it barely scores a 1 out of 10, 10 being the best score. It is very clear they have a discipline problem and are failing to offer any meaningful remediation programs to get their low performing students to at least meet the state averages. It must be very depress...

2.0 parent

10/25/2018

Bad overall considering the teachers act more like kids and the student get punished for acting as their teachers are displaying..

5.0 other

7/2/2014

Dothan High School is a phenomenal school within the Dothan City School system. My parents preferred for me to go to Dothan High, rather than Northview due to personal preference. With that being said, I can only say great things about DHS!

4.0 student

3/23/2014

Dothan High School has a few decent points if you look past all the negativity surrounding it. As a student who has lived in various states, I would say that this school is average compared to other schools I have attended. I have some amazing teachers, and some teachers that I abhor. I would rather...

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

P.A.S.S. Academy

7th to 12th
Public

Houston Co Alt School

K to 12th
Public

Houston Co Area Voc Center

9th to 12th
Public

Alabama Houston County Dothan 36301

Dothan Preparatory Academy is a public school for students in grades 7-9 in Dothan, AL and is served by the Dothan City Schools in Alabama. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,034 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 11% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Dothan Preparatory Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+. Discover additional schools in the area, like P.A.S.S. Academy, Houston Co Alt School, Houston Co Area Voc Center, and more. Learn more about what Dothan has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dothan Preparatory Academy.

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