DOUGHERTY COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL
Dougherty Comprehensive High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Dougherty County school district, located in Albany, GA with about 1,226 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 71 teachers, Dougherty Comprehensive 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.
Dougherty Comprehensive High School, located in Albany, Georgia, serves as a central pillar of the Dougherty County School System. As a comprehensive high school, it offers a diverse academic environment designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. The school is committed to fostering a culture of academic rigor and personal growth, providing students with a broad range of core curriculum subjects alongside various extracurricular activities, athletics, and vocational opportunities intended to help them succeed in a modern, competitive landscape.
Beyond its academic offerings, Dougherty Comprehensive High School places a strong emphasis on community engagement and student development. The faculty and administration work to create an inclusive environment that supports student achievement through mentorship, collaborative learning, and school spirit. By prioritizing both character development and scholastic excellence, the school aims to produce well-rounded graduates who are prepared to make positive contributions to the Albany community and beyond.
For more information, contact Dougherty Comprehensive High School at (229) 431-3310 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Albany, GA 31705
(229) 431-3310
DOUGHERTY COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Albany, GA with about 1,226 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dougherty County
- Total Students:
- 1,226
- Teachers:
- 71.3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 1,226 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DOUGHERTY COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 91% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 91.4%
- White
- 3.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Female
- 53.6%
- Male
- 46.4%
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.