Dobson High School
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Opened in 1981, Dobson sits on Script error: No such module "convert". of public land. The school is named after the Dobson family, who moved to the area in 1886 and established a large ranch which includes the land where the school is now located.[1]
In the 1986-87 school year, it was honored as a Blue Ribbon school.[2]
In 2009, President Barack Obama made a speech at the school, announcing a mortgage relief plan.[3]
Two episodes of MTV's Made have been filmed on campus.
The current principal is Gabrielle Buckley (herself a graduate of Dobson, class of 1995.) Three assistant principals, Renee Regoli, Christina Sweador, and Jacob Fendley, comprise the rest of the administration.[4]
Demographics
During the 2023-2024 school year, the demographic break of the 2,341 students enrolled was:[5]
- Male - 51.4%
- Female - 48.6%
- Native American/Alaskan - 7.3%
- Asian - 2.3%
- Black - 7.6%
- Hispanic - 52.5%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander - 1.1%
- White - 25.9%
- Multiracial - 3.3%
Athletics
Offered Athletics:[6]
- Badminton
- Cross Country
- Football
- Pom & Cheer
- Beach Volleyball
- Swim & Dive
- B/G Golf
- B/G Volleyball
- B/G Basketball
- B/G Soccer
- B/G Tennis
- Wrestling
- Baseball
- Softball
- Track & Field
- JROTC
Feeder Schools
Junior High Schools that feed into Dobson High School include:[7]
- Carson Junior High School
- Kino Junior High School
- Rhodes Junior High School
- Summit Academy (IB Program)
Notable alumni
- 1985: Paul Swingle, former MLB player (California Angels)
- 1986: Marianne Dissard, singer and filmmaker
- 1993: Jake Bell, author
- 2000: Nick DeWitz, professional basketball player
- 2000: Chez Reavie, professional golfer (2x PGA Tour winner)
- 2007: Mickey McConnell, professional basketball player[8]
- 2010: Julie Johnston, defender for the United States women's national soccer team (did not play soccer at Dobson)
- 2014: Kodi Justice, professional basketball player
References
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