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.

201 Daniel Cir
Dothan, AL 36301-2006
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HEARD MAGNET SCHOOL is a public school in Dothan, AL with about 426 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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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.