HEARD MAGNET SCHOOL
Heard Magnet School is a public elementary school that is part of the Dothan City school district, located in Dothan, AL with about 426 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 19 teachers, Heard Magnet School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Heard Magnet School, located in Dothan, Alabama, is a specialized elementary institution within the Dothan City Schools district. As a magnet school, it is designed to offer a distinct academic experience that sets it apart from traditional neighborhood schools. The institution emphasizes a rigorous curriculum tailored to foster intellectual growth, creativity, and high academic achievement, often incorporating specialized programs or innovative teaching methods to engage its diverse student population.
Beyond its academic focus, Heard Magnet School is deeply integrated into the Dothan community, serving as a hub for educational excellence and character development. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive and structured environment where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and a lifelong passion for learning. By prioritizing both mastery of core subjects and the cultivation of individual student interests, Heard Magnet School aims to prepare its pupils for long-term success in their future educational pursuits.
For more information, contact Heard Magnet School at (334) 794-1471 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Dothan, AL 36301-2006
(334) 794-1471
http://www.dothan.k12.al.us/hea
HEARD MAGNET SCHOOL is a public school in Dothan, AL with about 426 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- Dothan City
- Total Students:
- 426
- Teachers:
- 19
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 426 students
- White
- 57.7%
- Black or African American
- 28.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.9%
- Asian
- 4.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 55.4%
- Male
- 44.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.