Dora High School
Dora High School
About This School
Public School | Grades 9-12 | Walker County
Dora High School is located in Dora, AL and is one of 10 high schools in Walker County School District. It is a public school that serves 531 students in grades 9-12.
Dora High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Alabama in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Dora High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Dora High School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Dora High School's students and teachers. more
Dora High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Alabama in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Dora High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Dora High School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Dora High School's students and teachers. more
330 Glenn C Gant Circle, Dora, AL 35062
(205) 648-6863
High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Sumiton Christian School 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| Cordova High School 5.3 miles |  |
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| Reclamation Ranch Academy 7.6 miles | n/a | |
| Corner High School 7.7 miles |  |
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| Walker County Alternative School 8.7 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 531
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Dora High School had 66% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Alabama had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
83%
Black
16%
Hispanic
1%
Walker County District Spending
$9,318Per Pupil
The Walker County spends $9,318 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 56% on instruction, 37% on support services, 7% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Walker County District
16:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Dora High School had 16 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Alabama average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the AHSGE
What is it?
The Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed starting in grade 10 in the subjects of reading, math, language, science, and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at one of four levels: does not meet, partially meets, meets, or exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed standards.
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Alabama, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) Results and Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) Results for all subjects tested.
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