DOBIE H S

3,870 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

J. Frank Dobie High School, located in the Blackhawk area of Houston, is a large, established public secondary school serving the Pasadena Independent School District (PISD). As one of the district’s primary high schools, it is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including robust athletic programs, fine arts, and various student-led organizations. The campus has a long-standing tradition within the community, often noted for its spirit and focus on preparing students for both higher education and workforce readiness.

The school operates within a diverse urban environment and serves a large student population, which contributes to a vibrant and multifaceted campus culture. Because of its size, Dobie offers a broad range of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, allowing students to tailor their education toward their specific career interests. Overall, Dobie High School functions as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a balance between rigorous academic achievement and active participation in school life.

3,870

Total Students

247.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DOBIE H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	2,595
Black	664
Asian	373
Two or More	54
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
2,595 (67.1 %)
Black
664 (17.2 %)
Asian
373 (9.6 %)
White
178 (4.6 %)
Two or More
54 (1.4 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	PASADENA ISD
Phone:	(713)740-0370
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,870
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	247.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,355
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 9 924

Grade 10 1,056

Grade 11 954

Grade 12 936