History of Dobie High School in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 17, 2026

J. Frank Dobie High School, established in 1968 and named after Texas writer J. Frank Dobie, is a public secondary school in Houston, Texas, serving grades 10-12. It is the largest school in the Pasadena Independent School District. To accommodate a growing student population, a Ninth Grade Center was recently opened. The school's mascot is the Longhorn and its colors are orange and black, similar to the University of Texas at Austin.

1968: Dobie High School Founded

In 1968, J. Frank Dobie High School, named after the Texas writer of the same name, was founded in Houston, Texas.

1992: Academic Decathlon National Championship

In 1992, Dobie High School's Academic Decathlon team won the national championship.

1996: Academic Decathlon National Championship

In 1996, Dobie High School's Academic Decathlon team won the national championship.

February 2000: Bond Passed for New Location

In February 2000, overcrowding issues and population growth led to voters passing a $199.05 million bond for a new 490,000-square-foot Dobie High School location.

2003: New Location Opens

In 2003, the new Dobie High School location at 10220 Blackhawk Blvd opened.

2011: Standardized Dress Code and Identification Badges Required

In 2011, Dobie High School implemented a standardized dress code and required students to wear identification badges above the waist on a lanyard on campus.