AlabamaSchoolsDothan Preparatory Academy

Dothan Preparatory Academy

PublicGrades 78
Dothan, Alabama · Dothan City
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,046
Student:Teacher17.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch77%
Title INo
Dothan Preparatory Academy

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 446
1,046
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
77%+13pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
17.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Dothan Preparatory Academy is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Dothan, Alabama. The school enrolls 1,046 students. It is part of the Dothan City district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Alabama state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
77% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictDothan City
County1069
CityDothan
ZIP36031
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID010123002480

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,046

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %77%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)