Dodson High School

Winn Parish
305 Jones Street
Dodson, LA 71422
290 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
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.
290
Total Students
23.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    259 (89.3 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (4.1 %)
  • Black
    10 (3.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (2.8 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Winn Parish
Phone: (318)628-2172
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 196
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 23
Kindergarten 24
Grade 1 24
Grade 2 15
Grade 3 9
Grade 4 14
Grade 5 16
Grade 6 22
Grade 7 25
Grade 8 24
Grade 9 25
Grade 10 25
Grade 11 23
Grade 12 21
Gender Ratio