DODSON HIGH SCHOOL

Dodson High School is a Title I public school that is part of the Winn Parish school district, located in Dodson, LA with about 350 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. 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 18 teachers, Dodson High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Dodson High School, located in the small rural community of Dodson, Louisiana, serves as a central hub for education in Winn Parish. As a smaller, tight-knit school, it emphasizes a personalized learning environment where students benefit from close interactions with faculty and staff. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and character development, aiming to prepare its student body for success in post-secondary education or the local workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Dodson High School plays a vital role in the social fabric of the town. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and athletic programs that encourage student participation and community pride. By maintaining a focus on tradition while adapting to modern educational standards, the school strives to provide a supportive atmosphere that helps students navigate their formative years while contributing positively to the Dodson community.

For more information, contact Dodson High School at (318) 628-2172 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

305 Jones Street
Dodson, LA 71422
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DODSON HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dodson, LA with about 350 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Louisiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
No
District:
Winn Parish
Total Students:
350
Teachers:
18.61
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 350 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DODSON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.

White
90.0%
Black or African American
5.1%
Hispanic/Latino
2.3%
Two or more races
2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%

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.