Dobson High School
5 out of 5 | 3 Reviews
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 2,249 high school students from grades 10-12
- Ranks 110th out of 385 high schools in AZ.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1501 W Guadalupe, Mesa, AZ 85202
School District Details
- Mesa Unified District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,427
- Graduation Rate: 73.4%
- Dropout Rate: 5.4%
- Students Per Teacher: 19.4
- Enrolled Students: 67,416
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 2,249
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 103.9
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 21.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 1,185 (52.7%)
- Females: 1,064 (47.3%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 180 (8.0%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 692 (30.8%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 872 (38.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 68 | 3.0% |
| Black | 138 | 6.1% |
| Asian | 112 | 5.0% |
| Hispanic | 700 | 31.1% |
| White | 1,231 | 54.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | 30 | 1.3% |
| 10th Grade | 827 | 36.8% |
| 11th Grade | 754 | 33.5% |
| 12th Grade | 638 | 28.4% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 31%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:67%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 17 Years
- Average Salary: $55,185
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $39,846 | 21% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $59,369 | 79% |
Source: AZ Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 3 Reviews
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3 reviews for Dobson High School
- Reviewed by Student on January 27, 2010
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(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - I went to this school and it was an excellent enviroment and the best teachers!!!!
- Reviewed by Student on September 02, 2009
- Rating: (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
- I went to school here and i thought it was a really good school.
- Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on May 24, 2009
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Test Scores and Performance Information
Overall School Rating
How is this determined?
The overall school rating shows that Dobson High School performed on average better than many other schools across the state on AIMS state exams in the following subjects:
- Math
- Reading
- Science
- Writing
AIMS - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
Grade 2010 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 28.0% | 25.0% | 18.0% |
| 2009 | 44.0% | 44.0% | 38.0% |
| 2008 | 100.0% | 100.0% | - |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 37.0% | 33.0% | 29.0% |
| 2009 | 70.0% | 55.0% | 57.0% |
| 2008 | 96.0% | 91.0% | - |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 32.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| 2009 | 58.0% | 56.0% | 48.0% |
| 2008 | 76.0% | 72.0% | - |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 50.0% | 46.0% | 64.0% |
| 2008 | 41.0% | 43.0% | - |
Grade 2011 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 22.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| 2009 | 83.0% | 100.0% | 87.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 46.0% | 50.0% | 47.0% |
| 2009 | 81.0% | 92.0% | 83.0% |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.0% | 46.0% | 45.0% |
| 2009 | 75.0% | 78.0% | 72.0% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 43.0% | 43.0% | 34.0% |
Grade 2012 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.0% | 71.0% | 59.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.0% | 83.0% | 77.0% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 43.0% | 44.0% | 35.0% |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.0% | 77.0% | 72.0% |
Grade 2013 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.0% | 80.0% | 62.0% |
HS - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2009 | 100.0% | 95.0% | 71.0% |
| 2008 | 76.0% | 72.0% | 58.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2009 | 87.0% | 87.0% | 75.0% |
| 2008 | 80.0% | 86.0% | 66.0% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 43.0% | 54.0% | 39.0% |
| 2008 | 41.0% | 51.0% | 37.0% |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 71.0% | 73.0% | 64.0% |
| 2008 | 71.0% | 67.0% | 63.0% |
Grade 2009 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2009 | 46.0% | 30.0% | 23.0% |
| 2008 | 44.0% | 43.0% | - |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2009 | 27.0% | 34.0% | 27.0% |
| 2008 | 79.0% | 69.0% | - |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2009 | 25.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| 2008 | 55.0% | 49.0% | - |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2008 | 85.0% | 79.0% | 67.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2008 | 85.0% | 79.0% | 73.0% |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 74.0% | 71.0% | 68.0% |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2008 | 33.0% | 35.0% | 35.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2008 | 62.0% | 57.0% | 49.0% |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 50.0% | 49.0% | 46.0% |
Grade 12 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2008 | 37.0% | 36.0% | 28.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2008 | 51.0% | 50.0% | 36.0% |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 53.0% | 40.0% | 35.0% |
Grade 2008 Cohort - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2008 | 37.0% | 30.0% | - |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2008 | 38.0% | 40.0% | - |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 25.0% | 18.0% | - |
Source: AZ Department of Education 2009-2010
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