Dover-sherborn Regional High School

9 Junction Street
Dover, MA 02030
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 669 students in grades 9-12, Dover-sherborn Regional High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 669 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dover-sherborn Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Dover-sherborn Regional High School's student population of 669 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
669 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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School Rankings

Dover-sherborn Regional High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dover-sherborn Regional High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#16 out of 1631 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Dover-sherborn Regional High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dover-sherborn Regional High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dover-sherborn Regional High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
24%
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Black
4%
10%
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White
71%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Dover-sherborn Regional High School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Dover-sherborn Regional High School and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Dover-sherborn Regional High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dover-sherborn Regional High School's ranking?
Dover-sherborn Regional High School is ranked #16 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Dover-sherborn Regional High School often compared to?
Dover-sherborn Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lexington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dover-sherborn Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Dover-sherborn Regional High School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Dover-sherborn Regional High School?
669 students attend Dover-sherborn Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Dover-sherborn Regional High School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dover-sherborn Regional High School?
Dover-sherborn Regional High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dover-sherborn Regional High School offer ?
Dover-sherborn Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dover-sherborn Regional High School part of?
Dover-sherborn Regional High School is part of Dover-Sherborn School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 669 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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