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Houston Academy

901 BUENA VISTA DR DOTHAN AL 36303

About Houston Academy

Houston Academy is a top-rated private school in Dothan. It serves a diverse school community of 746 students in grades PK to 12. With a student-teacher ratio of 11:1, each Houston Academy child receives personal attention in a warm and inclusive environment. Houston Academy’s students include a large minority enrollment. This reflects our commitment and dedication to equality and our local community. Academically, Houston Academy excels. It boasts 100% graduation, an average SAT score of 1250, an ACT average of 28, and high proficiency in reading and math. Houston Academy ranks #7 of 117 Best Private K-12 Schools in Alabama, #10 of 126 Best Private High Schools in Alabama, and #12 of 125 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Alabama. Houston Academy equips students for college and beyond with memorable academics. It also offers exceptional sports and arts programs, making it one of the best elementary schools in Alabama.

Houston Academy Contact Information

Address

901 BUENA VISTA DR DOTHAN AL 36303

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Phone

(334) 794-4106

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 0%
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State average proficiency is 0% in Math and 0% in Reading.
66
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
746
Total Students
TOP 210 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Houston Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 86.01%
Asian 5.47%
Hispanic 1.98%
Black 5.02%
Two+ Races 1.22%
Native Am. 0.3%
White
86.01%
Asian
5.47%
Hispanic
1.98%
Black
5.02%
Two+ Races
1.22%
Native Am.
0.3%

Student Population

746 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Houston Academy is SAIS-accredited and is regarded as one of the top independent schools in the State of Alabama, particularly in the Wiregrass region.

FAQ

Q1: What type of school is Houston Academy?

A: Houston Academy is a private school for students in pre-K3 through 12th grade.

Q2: What is Houston Academy's academic standing?

A: Houston Academy is known for its academics and college prep.

Q3: Does Houston Academy have extracurriculars?

A: Yes, Houston Academy has sports, clubs, and arts.

Q4: How do you get into Houston Academy?

A: You need to apply, interview, and send in school records.

Q5: Is Houston Academy accredited?

A: Yes, Houston Academy is accredited by groups.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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