Dobson High School is a public high school located in Mesa, Arizona, United States. It is one of six high schools in Mesa Public Schools and serves grades 9-12. Rhodes and Summit Academy feed students into Dobson. The school's mascot is a Mustang and the school colors are royal blue and silver.
Evit - Dobson High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: ≤20%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 1% in AZ)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Evit - Dobson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students (24-25)
3 students
Year Founded
1981
Colors
Blue, Silver
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
(24-25)100%
5%
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≤20%
78%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustang
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Evit - Dobson High School?
The graduation rate of Evit - Dobson High School is 20%, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 78%.
How many students attend Evit - Dobson High School?
3 students attend Evit - Dobson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Evit - Dobson High School students are American Indian.
What grades does Evit - Dobson High School offer ?
Evit - Dobson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Evit - Dobson High School part of?
Evit - Dobson High School is part of East Valley Institute Of Technology (4516) School District.
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