Dover Senior High School

www.dover.k12.nh.us/DHS?

1,505 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Dover Senior High School, located at 25 Alumni Drive in Dover, New Hampshire, serves as the primary public secondary institution for the Dover School District. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The campus is designed to foster both intellectual growth and extracurricular engagement, offering a wide array of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs that encourage a well-rounded educational environment.

Beyond the classroom, Dover Senior High School emphasizes the importance of community and civic responsibility. The school works to integrate technology and modern pedagogical practices into its curriculum to keep pace with evolving educational standards. By prioritizing student development through a supportive faculty and a variety of rigorous academic pathways, the institution aims to cultivate an inclusive culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and contribute positively to the broader Dover community.

1,505

Total Students

105.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dover Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,249
Hispanic	49
Black	29
Asian	94
Two or More	79
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,249 (83.0 %)
Asian
94 (6.2 %)
Two or More
79 (5.2 %)
Hispanic
49 (3.3 %)
Black
29 (1.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dover School District
Phone:	(603)516-6900
Website:	http://www.dover.k12.nh.us/DHS?
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,505
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	105.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	266
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 394

Grade 10 337

Grade 11 376

Grade 12 398