Dover High School

2368 Rt 22
Dover Plains, NY 12522
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 427 students in grades 9-12, Dover High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 427 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in NY)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dover High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Dover High School's student population of 427 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
427 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Dover High School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dover High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NY)
#661 out of 4093 schools
(Top 20%)
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90-94%
55%
This chart display 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 New York by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
70-79%
62%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
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Hispanic
31%
29%
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Black
4%
16%
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White
59%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
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85-89%
85%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dover High School's ranking?
Dover High School is ranked #661 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Dover High School often compared to?
Dover High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arlington High School, Millbrook High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dover High School?
The graduation rate of Dover High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the New York state average of 85%.
How many students attend Dover High School?
427 students attend Dover High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Dover High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dover High School?
Dover High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dover High School offer ?
Dover High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dover High School part of?
Dover High School is part of Dover Union Free School District.

School Reviews

5   9/16/2010
academic programs excellent. music program is award winning and fantastic. great source of pride for 1/3 of the students. Plenty of extracurriculars, ex. for 6th grade. Facilities are top notch, very well cared for buildings and grounds.
- Posted by Parent - sjack

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 427 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 90-94% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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