Dover High School is a public high school in Dover, Ohio, United States, and is the only secondary school in the Dover City School District. Athletic teams compete as the Dover Crimson Tornadoes in the Ohio High School Athletic Association as a member of the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference.
Serving 823 students in grades 9-12, Dover High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 823 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dover High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Dover City School District, covering approximately 35.5 square miles. The area is located in Dover, OH, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 10 to 12 minutes and the furthest edge being about 5.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dover High School's student population of 823 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
823 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1915
School Calendar
School Motto
Addressing Tomorrow's Challenges Today
School Rankings
Dover High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dover High School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1830 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
83%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.7%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Crimson, White, Grey
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dover High School's ranking?
Dover High School is ranked #1830 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Dover High School often compared to?
Dover High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like New Philadelphia High School, Indian Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dover High School?
The graduation rate of Dover High School is 83%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Dover High School?
823 students attend Dover High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Dover High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 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 20:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
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 Dover City School District.
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