Dover High School serves 1,768 students in grades 9-12.
Dover High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,768 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dover High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Dover High School's student population of 1,768 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 119 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,768 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dover High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Dover High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#95 out of 196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
12%
18%
Black
54%
30%
White
25%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #95 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 45% 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 88%, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Dover High School?
1,768 students attend Dover High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Dover High School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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 15:1, 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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