DOVER-SHERBORN REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Dover-Sherborn Regional High is a public high school that is part of the Dover-Sherborn school district, located in Dover, MA with about 665 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 57 teachers, Dover-Sherborn Regional High has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Dover-Sherborn Regional High School, located in Dover, Massachusetts, is a highly regarded public secondary school serving students from the neighboring towns of Dover and Sherborn. Consistently ranked among the top high schools in Massachusetts, it is widely recognized for its rigorous academic curriculum, which emphasizes critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and comprehensive preparation for post-secondary education. The school maintains a strong commitment to academic excellence, boasting high standardized test scores, an extensive array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and a broad selection of electives that cater to diverse student interests.

Beyond the classroom, Dover-Sherborn is known for fostering a well-rounded student experience through a robust extracurricular culture. The school offers a variety of athletic programs, performing arts groups, student publications, and service-oriented clubs, all of which are encouraged as essential components of personal growth and community engagement. Supported by a highly involved parent community and a dedicated faculty, the school maintains a supportive, small-town atmosphere that prioritizes both individual student achievement and the cultivation of a collaborative, inclusive environment.

For more information, contact Dover-Sherborn Regional High at (508) 785-1730 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

9 Junction Street
Dover, MA 02030
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DOVER-SHERBORN REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Dover, MA with about 665 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Dover-Sherborn
Total Students:
665
Teachers:
57.8
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 665 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DOVER-SHERBORN REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.

White
84.1%
Asian
7.2%
Two or more races
3.9%
Hispanic/Latino
2.7%
Black or African American
2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
49.6%
Male
50.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.