For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,016 students in Dover, PA.
The top ranked public high school in Dover, PA is Dover Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dover, PA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Pennsylvania public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Dover have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Pennsylvania public high schools.
Dover, PA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Pennsylvania average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dover Area High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Pennsylvania or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Dover, PA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dover Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4500 Intermediate Ave
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8066
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8066
Grades: 9-12
| 1,016 students
Dover, Pennsylvania Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4500 Intermediate Ave
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8067
Dover, PA 17315
(717) 292-8067
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dover, PA?
The top ranked public high schools in Dover, PA include Dover Area High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dover?
1 public high schools are located in Dover.
What is the racial composition of students in Dover?
Dover public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public high schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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