Dover Area High School

4500 Intermediate Ave
Dover, PA 17315
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 982 students in grades 9-12, Dover Area High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 982 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 88% (Btm 50% in PA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dover Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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School Overview

Dover Area High School's student population of 982 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
982 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
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School Rankings

Dover Area High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,549 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dover Area High School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
#1324 out of 2549 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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70-74%
38%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dover Area High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
11-19%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
12%
14%
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Black
4%
14%
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White
78%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
This chart display the diversity score of Dover Area High School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
88%
87%
This chart display graduation rate of Dover Area High School and public school graduation rate of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dover Area High School's ranking?
Dover Area High School is ranked #1324 out of 2,549 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Dover Area High School often compared to?
Dover Area High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dallastown Area Sr. High School, Central York High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dover Area High School?
The graduation rate of Dover Area High School is 88%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Dover Area High School?
982 students attend Dover Area High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Dover Area High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dover Area High School?
Dover Area High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dover Area High School offer ?
Dover Area High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dover Area High School part of?
Dover Area High School is part of Dover Area SD School District.

School Reviews

5   8/16/2010
Their academics and availability of music, art, sports, ect are GREAT! I love this school. The gym and library is nice and the pool is awesome (at the intermediate shcool). Academic and athletic award are great and include honor roll, distinguished honor roll, and various sports awards!
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 982 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 88% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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