Dover-Sherborn High School, or DSHS, is a regional public high school in the town of Dover, Massachusetts, United States. It serves students from the towns of Dover and Sherborn, and is the senior school of the Dover-Sherborn Public School District, housing grades 9 through 12. It also hosts some METCO students.
Serving 610 students in grades 9-12, Dover-sherborn Regional High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 610 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Dover-Sherborn Regional High's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Dover, MA, covering approximately 31.6 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 5.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dover-sherborn Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Dover-sherborn Regional High School's student population of 610 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
610 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dover-sherborn Regional High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dover-sherborn Regional High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#11 out of 1626 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Asian
15%
8%
Hispanic
7%
26%
Black
3%
10%
White
68%
51%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.7%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Blue
School Mascot
Raider
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dover-sherborn Regional High School's ranking?
Dover-sherborn Regional High School is ranked #11 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Dover-sherborn Regional High School often compared to?
Dover-sherborn Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lexington High School, Westwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dover-sherborn Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Dover-sherborn Regional High School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Dover-sherborn Regional High School?
610 students attend Dover-sherborn Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Dover-sherborn Regional High School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dover-sherborn Regional High School?
Dover-sherborn Regional High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dover-sherborn Regional High School offer ?
Dover-sherborn Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dover-sherborn Regional High School part of?
Dover-sherborn Regional High School is part of Dover-Sherborn School District.
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