DOVER HIGH SCHOOL

Dover High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Dover Public School District school district, located in DOVER, NJ with about 1,012 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 76 teachers, Dover High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 High School, located at 100 Grace Street in Dover, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Dover School District. The school is known for fostering a diverse learning environment that reflects the multicultural fabric of the surrounding community. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.

In addition to its core academic offerings, Dover High School provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, student organizations, and arts initiatives. These programs are intended to promote student engagement, leadership development, and school spirit. By emphasizing both rigorous academics and holistic personal growth, the school aims to empower its students to become productive, responsible citizens within their community and beyond.

For more information, contact Dover High School at (973) 989-2010 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

100 GRACE STREET
DOVER, NJ 07801-2697
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DOVER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DOVER, NJ with about 1,012 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,012
Teachers:
76.61
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide 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 1,012 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DOVER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 85% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
85.4%
White
7.6%
Black or African American
4.6%
Asian
2.2%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
47.5%
Male
52.5%

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.