Caesar Rodney High School vs. Dover High School
Should I attend Caesar Rodney High School or Dover High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Caesar Rodney High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Dover High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 2,195 students in grades 9-12, Caesar Rodney High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Serving 1,748 students in grades 9-12, Dover High School ranks in the top 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 21% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,195 students
1,748 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
137 teachers
110 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#39 out of 196 schools in DE
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#95 out of 196 schools in DE
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
21%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
45%
Graduation Rate
84%
78%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
663
575
Grade 10 Students
541
419
Grade 11 Students
513
342
Grade 12 Students
478
412
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
9%
12%
% Black
29%
55%
% White
51%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
