Dover Senior High School, known colloquially as Dover High School, or Dover High School and Career Technical Center, serves the city of Dover and the towns of Barrington and Nottingham, New Hampshire.
Serving 1,371 students in grades 9-12, Dover Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,371 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in NH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dover Senior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Dover, NH, covering approximately 29 square miles. The typical drive to the school from various points within the zone takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge located 5.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dover Senior High School's student population of 1,371 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 108 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,371 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1851
School Rankings
Dover Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dover Senior High School is 0.34, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#235 out of 455 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
82%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
87%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.2%
24.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green and White
School Mascot
The Green Wave
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dover Senior High School's ranking?
Dover Senior High School is ranked #235 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Dover Senior High School often compared to?
Dover Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oyster River High School, Somersworth High School, Spaulding High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dover Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Dover Senior High School is 87%, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 88.1%.
How many students attend Dover Senior High School?
1,371 students attend Dover Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Dover Senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dover Senior High School?
Dover Senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dover Senior High School offer ?
Dover Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dover Senior High School part of?
Dover Senior High School is part of Dover School District.
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