[3] The school has a rich history, particularly in its sports achievements, with notable success in football with state titles, during the 1980s.

The school includes football, baseball, basketball, softball, soccer, track, tennis, golf, cross-country, and volleyball.

Northview is part of an active traditional football rivalry with Crosstown Dothan High School.

He had previously been named Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year for the Crimson Tide before poor seasons and personal controversy caused his firing in 2000.

Dothan City school board members voted to hire DuBose, who came in with a wave of publicity and high expectations.