Serving 657 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 90-94% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 657 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 30% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- 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
School Overview
Dover-sherborn Regional High School's student population of 657 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
657 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dover-sherborn Regional High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dover-sherborn Regional High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1 out of 1644 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
Hispanic
6%
23%
Black
4%
10%
White
74%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #1 out of 1,644 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% 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 87%.
How many students attend Dover-sherborn Regional High School?
657 students attend Dover-sherborn Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Dover-sherborn Regional High School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% 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 12:1, which is equal to 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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