Dothan Preparatory Academy is located in Dothan, Alabama, United States. It is located on U.S. Highway 231 inside Ross Clark Circle, about 1.5 miles north of the southern tip of Ross Clark Circle. The high school district roughly runs down U.S. Highway 84, which runs east to west through the heart of Dothan.
Serving 1,034 students in grades 7-8, Dothan Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,034 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dothan Preparatory Academy's student population of 1,034 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,034 students
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Year Founded
1911
School Rankings
Dothan Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dothan Preparatory Academy is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#864 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
62%
31%
White
25%
50%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wolf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dothan Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Dothan Preparatory Academy is ranked #864 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Dothan Preparatory Academy?
1,034 students attend Dothan Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Dothan Preparatory Academy students are Black, 25% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dothan Preparatory Academy?
Dothan Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dothan Preparatory Academy offer ?
Dothan Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dothan Preparatory Academy part of?
Dothan Preparatory Academy is part of Dothan City School District.
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