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Dothan Preparatory Academy
PublicMiddleGrades 7–8
1236 South Oates Street, Dothan, AL 36031 · (334) 794-1400 · Part of Dothan City School District
Students
1,034
Students per teacher
18:1
Free or reduced lunch
71%
Setting
City
Grades
7–8
What stands out about Dothan Preparatory Academy
- Math proficiency 10 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 7 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 38.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency12%
State average 22%
Reading / language arts38%
State average 45.4%
Location
Directions ↗
1236 South Oates Street, Dothan
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7540
Grade 8494
Enrollment over time
1,690’20
1,081’21
1,133’22
1,046’23
1,034’24
Down 38.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 62%White 25%Hispanic 9%Two or more races 2%Asian 1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.