Barbering

Murrell Dobbins Career and Technical High School

City Wide Admission


2150 W. Lehigh Ave.
Philadelphia, PA  19132

Main:
215-227-4421
Web:
www.philasd.org/schools/dobbins
The mission of Dobbins Technical High School is to: prepare our students for an evolving global marketplace through rigorous academic, career, and technical instruction; allow for intellectual and personal growth in a diverse and challenging environment, providing a broad array of academic and career-oriented programs designed
to connect directly to the real world; and provide academic and career-based skills needed to pursue higher education or a career in a competitive global market, all with the goal of graduating productive and contributing citizens.

Program Info:

This program prepares individuals to shave and trim facial/neck hair and beards, cut and dress hair, fit hairpieces, give facial and scalp massages, apply skin treatments, and to prepare for licensure as professional barbers. Instruction includes facial shaving; beard and mustache shaping and trimming; shampooing; hair cutting; hairstyles and styling art; facial treatments and massage; chemical applications; hair and scalp anatomy and physiology; hairpiece and toupee fitting; equipment operation; health and safety; customer service; and shop business practices. Salon and product management, including record keeping and customer relations, is a focus of the curriculum. Students also receive instruction in providing services to chronically ill and special needs clients and explore potential careers in the Health Industry. To adequately prepare students for employment in this industry, these programs adhere to all ethical and professionals standards of the industry as mandated by the PA State Board of Barber Examinations. Under the supervision of a licensed and credentialed instructor, students participate in the operation of a school-based barbershop and cater to real clients to gain the customer service and management skills required to become qualified professionals in this exciting industry. In addition, students intern in barbershops to gain valuable on-the-job training and experience. Instruction is designed to qualify students for the PA State Board of Barber Examiners licensing examination.
Admission Requirements
Application RequirementsGrades: A, B, or C



Program NotesThis program prepares individuals to shave and trim facial/neck hair and beards, cut and dress hair, fit hairpieces, give facial and scalp massages, apply skin treatments, and to prepare for licensure as professional barbers. Instruction includes facial shaving; beard and mustache shaping and trimming; shampooing; hair cutting; hairstyles and styling art; facial treatments and massage; chemical applications; hair and scalp anatomy and physiology; hairpiece and toupee fitting; equipment operation; health and safety; customer service; and shop business practices. Salon and product management, including record keeping and customer relations, is a focus of the curriculum. Students also receive instruction in providing services to chronically ill and special needs clients and explore potential careers in the Health Industry. To adequately prepare students for employment in this industry, these programs adhere to all ethical and professionals standards of the industry as mandated by the PA State Board of Barber Examinations. Under the supervision of a licensed and credentialed instructor, students participate in the operation of a school-based barbershop and cater to real clients to gain the customer service and management skills required to become qualified professionals in this exciting industry. In addition, students intern in barbershops to gain valuable on-the-job training and experience. Instruction is designed to qualify students for the PA State Board of Barber Examiners licensing examination.
Academic Performance
Overall SPR Peer Rank11th of 26
Overall SPR Performance TierINTERVENE
Performance Tier: AchievementINTERVENE
Performance Tier: ProgressINTERVENE
Performance Tier: ClimateWATCH
Performance Tier: College & CareerWATCH
Students Who Graduate in 4 Years84%
This is the percentage of a group of students at a school that graduated within 4 years.
College Enrollment Rates(Not Available)
School Culture
Student Attendance91%
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AttendanceNo more than 10 absences; no more than 10 instances of lateness on most recent final report card
BehaviorNo negative disciplinary reports on most recent final report card
School Fit
Total Enrollment(Not Available)
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Demographics
Black 89.11%
American Indian / Alaskan 0%
Asian 0%
Filipino 0%
Hispanic 8.42%
Pacific Islander 0%
White 0%
Two or More Races 0%
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General Information
School TypeCity Wide Admission
Grades Served9 - 12
School PartnersAllegheny West FoundationDeliverance Evangelistic ChurchHealth PartnersSenator Shirley M. Kitchen
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Courses Offered
Classes and AcademicsAdvanced PlacementTechnology Club
CTE Courses and ProgramsBarbering
Extracurriculars
College and CareerCollege 10%Future Buisness Leaders of America (FBLA)Skills USA
College: Dual Enrollment(Not Available)
SportsBadmintonBaseballBasketball, BoysBasketball, GirlsBowlingCheerleadingCross CountryFootballSoccerSoftballTennisTrack and FieldVolleyball, BoysVolleyball, Girls
ArtsPoetry Club
MediaFilm Club
STEMRobotics Club
Cultural/Ethnic Language Clubs(Not Available)
Health and Wellness(Not Available)
Life and LeadershipNational Honor SocietyStudent Council/Government
Parents and Community(Not Available)
Other(Not Available)