DORA HIGH SCHOOL

Dora High School is a public high school that is part of the Walker County school district, located in Dora, AL with about 519 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 29 teachers, Dora High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Dora High School, located in Dora, Alabama, serves as a central educational institution within the Walker County School District. As a secondary school, it is committed to fostering academic achievement and personal growth among its student body by providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary education and career readiness. The school maintains a strong sense of community, often emphasizing the importance of school spirit, extracurricular engagement, and the development of well-rounded individuals who are prepared to contribute to their local community.

The school’s website reflects its integration into the larger Walker County school system, offering resources for students, parents, and faculty to stay informed about academic calendars, administrative policies, and athletic programs. By prioritizing a supportive learning environment, Dora High School aims to equip its students with the essential skills, knowledge, and values necessary to navigate the challenges of life after graduation, all while maintaining the tight-knit culture characteristic of smaller Alabama school districts.

For more information, contact Dora High School at (205) 648-6863 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

330 Glenn C Gant Cir
Dora, AL 35062-4412
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DORA HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Dora, AL with about 519 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Walker County
Total Students:
519
Teachers:
29.5
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
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th 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 519 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DORA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.

White
83.0%
Black or African American
12.3%
Hispanic/Latino
2.3%
Two or more races
1.3%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
46.1%
Male
53.9%

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.