Serving 1,812 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 15% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). 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 21:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,812 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dover High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Dover, DE, covering an area of approximately 116 square miles. Families typically have a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 6.7 miles and the furthest edge located 12.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dover High School's student population of 1,812 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,812 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1965
School Rankings
Dover High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dover High School is 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#137 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
56%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
19%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
88.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.3%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
33%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue
School Mascot
Senator
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dover High School's ranking?
Dover High School is ranked #137 out of 199 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?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% 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 91%, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 88.9%.
How many students attend Dover High School?
1,812 students attend Dover High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Dover High School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 21:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dover High School offer ?
Dover High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dover High School part of?
Dover High School is part of Capital School District.
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