Dorsey High School

1. Dorsey High School School Overview

2. Mission Statement The mission of Dorsey High School is to be the cornerstone of success in the community, providing a quality education that will empower students to compete and succeed in their post-secondary endeavor. To achieve this, Dorsey utilizes the Three R Concept—Rigor, Relevance, and Relationships. This concept guides Dorsey’s work for optimizing student outcomes. > Rigor is achieved through rigorous Common Core curriculum, the Teaching and Learning Framework, and Master Plan to promote critical thinking and high quality teaching and learning that meets the needs of all learners. > Relevanceis accomplished by making learning culturally relevant to students and through real world, hands-on project-based learning experiences. > Relationshipsare attained through Career Academies that are personalized to ensure that students, faculty, and administration are structured in smaller career theme-based learning environments to promote students’ academic success, personal growth, and college-career preparation.

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4. Demographics Total Number of Students Enrolled: 1207

5. Subgroups • Gifted and Talented 5% • Students with disabilities 18% • English learners 15% • RFEP 21% • Economically disadvantaged 60%

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