Serving 1,771 students in grades 9-12, Dover High School ranks in the bottom 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 19% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,771 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dover High School's student population of 1,771 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,771 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dover High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dover High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#127 out of 201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
16%
19%
Black
54%
31%
White
21%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dover High School's ranking?
Dover High School is ranked #127 out of 201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Dover High School often compared to?
Dover High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Caesar Rodney High School, Smyrna High School, Polytech High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dover High School?
The graduation rate of Dover High School is 87%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Dover High School?
1,771 students attend Dover High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Dover High School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dover High School?
Dover High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dover High School offer ?
Dover High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Dover High School part of?
Dover High School is part of Capital School District.
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