Dover High School

One Dover High Drive
Dover, DE 19904
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,771 students in grades 9-12, Dover High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,771 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in DE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dover High School's student population of 1,771 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,771 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
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School Rankings

Dover High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dover High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DE)
#127 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dover High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dover High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dover High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dover High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Dover High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
16%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dover High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
54%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dover High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
21%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dover High School and the percentage of White public school students in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dover High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Delaware.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Dover High School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
87%
88%
This chart displays graduation rate of Dover High School and public school graduation rate of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dover High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Dover High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dover High School's ranking?
Dover High School is ranked #127 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Dover High School often compared to?
Dover High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Caesar Rodney High School, Smyrna High School, Polytech High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dover High School?
The graduation rate of Dover High School is 87%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Dover High School?
1,771 students attend Dover High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Dover High School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dover High School?
Dover High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dover High School offer ?
Dover High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dover High School part of?
Dover High School is part of Capital School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,771 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : 87% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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