Dora High School

www.walkercountyschools.com/dhs/

472 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

472

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dora High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	387
Hispanic	16
Black	64
Asian	1
Two or More	4

White
387 (82.0 %)
Black
64 (13.6 %)
Hispanic
16 (3.4 %)
Two or More
4 (0.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Walker County
Phone:	(205)648-6863
Website:	http://www.walkercountyschools.com/dhs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	472
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	292
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 135

Grade 10 107

Grade 11 118

Grade 12 112