Serving 1,094 students in grades 9-12, Dover High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,094 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dover High School's student population of 1,094 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,094 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dover High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dover High School is 0.26, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1105 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
86%
32%
Black
5%
15%
White
6%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dover High School's ranking?
Dover High School is ranked #1105 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Dover High School often compared to?
Dover High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morris Knolls High School, Morris Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ 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 New Jersey state average of 88%.
How many students attend Dover High School?
1,094 students attend Dover High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Dover High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dover High School?
Dover High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
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 Dover Public School District.
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