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Enrollment
2,284
High
DISTRICT 1,783 · STATE 631
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MESA UNIFIED DISTRICT (4235)·NCES 040497001132
Dobson High School
1501 W GUADALUPE RD, MESA, AZ 85202 · (480) 472-3000 · Maricopa County
GRADES 09–12HIGH11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL2,284 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
20.2:1
113 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.4:1 · STATE 20.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 95%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 576 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 544 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 577 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 587 | 26% |
Student demographics
64%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 63% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
AASA 2024-25 . % PassingEnglish Language Arts
31.0%
AZ avg 45.4% . +3.0pp since 2017
Math
23.0%
AZ avg 37.8% . -1.0pp since 2017
What this means: On the AASA, Arizona's statewide test, about 31 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 23 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Arizona schools, those numbers are about 45 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 3 points since 2017, while math scores are down about 1 points.
AASA results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 31.0% | 23.0% |
| 2023-24 | 26.0% | 18.0% |
| 2022-23 | 31.0% | 22.0% |
| 2021-22 | 35.0% | 23.0% |
| 2020-21 | 22.0% | 17.0% |
| 2018-19 | 25.0% | 23.0% |
| 2017-18 | 28.0% | 24.0% |
% Passing, all students and all tested grades.
Source: AASA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Dobson High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Arizona | In Maricopa County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 23.0% | #152 of 268 ▲ 30 | #101 of 144 ▲ 17 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 31.0% | #174 of 267 ▲ 15 | #109 of 143 ▲ 7 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -2.0pp | #60 of 220 | #38 of 134 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,284 | #31 of 510 | #27 of 248 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.2:1 | #156 of 279 | #88 of 163 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 63.7% | #57 of 284 | #35 of 163 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -3.4% | #107 of 132 | #65 of 80 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
2,284
-2 (0%) vs 2020
-19% since 1990-91, when it was 2,823
Student : Teacher
20.2:1
was 19.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 2,284 | 113.2 | 20.2:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 2,341 | 121.7 | 19.2:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 2,370 | 117.7 | 20.1:1 | 54% (1,279) |
| 2020-21 | 2,286 | 117 | 19.5:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 2,364 | 117.8 | 20.1:1 | 59% (1,394) |
| 2015-16 | 2,639 | 120 | 22.0:1 | 57% (1,504) |
| 2010-11 | 3,047 | 137 | 22.2:1 | 41% (1,244) |
| 2000-01 | 2,582 | 117 | 22.1:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 2,823 | 125 | 22.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Dobson High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 3% (2,364 to 2,284); teachers down 4% (117.8 to 113.2).
About Dobson High School
Dobson High School serves students in MESA, Arizona, as a large high school. The school serves 2,284 students in grades 9 through 12 in 2024-25. For comparison, high schools in Arizona average about 631 students.
Mesa Unified District (4235) operates 81 schools. Combined enrollment is 55,821 students.
Hispanic students account for 54% of enrollment at Dobson High School. Smaller groups are 25% White, 7% Black, 7% Native American, and 4% multiracial. For comparison, the population of Maricopa County is roughly 31% Hispanic. Dobson High School has a diversity index of 64%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
Its teaching staff equals 113.2 full-time positions, a ratio of 20.2:1. Across high schools in Arizona, the average ratio is about 20.2:1.
Census Bureau estimates for Maricopa County show that median household income is about $89,300, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. A total of 1,352 public schools operate in Maricopa County, serving about 725,139 students.
Nearest public school: Riverview High School, less than a tenth of a mile away. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8.
Federal records code the school's setting as City: Large.
Dobson High School had 2,286 students in 2020-21 and 2,284 in 2024-25, nearly the same.
Parents and students can post about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Dobson High School. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Maricopa County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
4,559,748
Census ACS
Median income
$89,300
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
37%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,352
725,139 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Mesa Unified District (4235)
- Mountain View High SchoolHigh · 3,421 students
- Red Mountain High SchoolHigh · 3,379 students
- Mesa High SchoolHigh · 3,233 students
- Westwood High SchoolHigh · 3,135 students
- Skyline High SchoolHigh · 1,995 students
- Summit AcademyElementary · 1,181 students
Other schools in MESA
- Mountain View High SchoolHigh · 3,421 students
- Red Mountain High SchoolHigh · 3,379 students
- Mesa High SchoolHigh · 3,233 students
- Westwood High SchoolHigh · 3,135 students
- Desert Ridge HighHigh · 2,103 students
- Skyline High SchoolHigh · 1,995 students
Nearby schools
- Riverview High School0.0 mi · 14
- Summit Academy0.5 mi · 1,181
- Mesa Digital Learning Program0.7 mi · 165
- Eagleridge Enrichment Program0.7 mi · 694
- Franklin Accelerated Academy - Jordan Campus0.7 mi · 318
- Kaizen Education Foundation dba El Dorado High School1.0 mi · 184
Frequently asked questions
About Dobson High SchoolHow large is Dobson High School?
Dobson High School enrolls approximately 2,284 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Dobson High School serve?
Dobson High School serves grades 09-12.
How many teachers does Dobson High School have?
Dobson High School employs 113 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.2:1.
What is the student diversity at Dobson High School?
Student demographics at Dobson High School are roughly 25% White, 54% Hispanic, 7% Black, 2% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Dobson High School in?
Dobson High School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235).
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.