Dothan High School

www.dothan.k12.al.us/nhs

1,454 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

Northview High School, located in Dothan, Alabama, is a prominent secondary institution within the Dothan City Schools district. As part of a district committed to academic excellence and student development, the school serves the local community by providing a comprehensive high school curriculum. Northview is known for fostering an environment that emphasizes both rigorous core academics and a variety of elective opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Northview High School maintains an active campus life, offering a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led organizations. These opportunities are intended to encourage student leadership, teamwork, and personal growth. By balancing a traditional academic focus with these community-building experiences, Northview strives to create a well-rounded educational environment for the youth of Dothan.

1,454

Total Students

80.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dothan High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	431
Hispanic	128
Black	856
Asian	18
Two or More	17
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
856 (58.9 %)
White
431 (29.6 %)
Hispanic
128 (8.8 %)
Asian
18 (1.2 %)
Two or More
17 (1.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Dothan City
Phone:	(334)794-1410
Website:	http://www.dothan.k12.al.us/nhs
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	1,454
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	976
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 10 576

Grade 11 456

Grade 12 422