Dougherty Comprehensive High School

1,204 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,204

Total Students

67.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dougherty Comprehensive High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	61
Black	1,089
Two or More	20
American Indian	5

Black
1,089 (90.4 %)
Hispanic
61 (5.1 %)
White
29 (2.4 %)
Two or More
20 (1.7 %)
American Indian
5 (0.4 %)

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:	Dougherty County
Phone:	(229)431-3310
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,204
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,191
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 9 407

Grade 10 310

Grade 11 266

Grade 12 221