Dover High School

Dover High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1 Dover High Dr,  Dover, DE
Capital School District
3.6
4.0
1,867 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Voshell, Courtney
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
19%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
99
Full Time Teachers
99
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
560
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
28
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
12.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Science
6.7%
State Average
19.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
354:1

Student Diversity

Male
50%
Female
50%
Black
54%
White
21.1%
Hispanic
15.8%
Two or more races
4.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Delaware State University 404 Students
University of Delaware 370 Students
Temple University 192 Students
Penn State 178 Students
Howard University 156 Students
Morgan State University 130 Students
Delaware Technical Community College - Terry 126 Students
New York University 101 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 99 Students
Wilmington University 93 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 118 Students
Business 113 Students
Psychology 105 Students
Biology 96 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 47 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 41 Students
Chemistry 39 Students
Computer Science 38 Students
Pre-Law Studies 32 Students
Marketing 30 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 260 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/17/2025
Overall I would say Dover high school is pretty decent. I love the family feel the school has. The only thing I would push them to work on is Academics.
4.0 Senior
1/18/2025
There are many good things about Dover High School. There is a strong community within the school amongst staff, students, administrators, and even alumni. The best part of this school is the fact that there are so many different clubs and activities available for students to find their group of people. The worst part might be the fact that some students don't take full advantage of all the resources given at our school.
5.0 Senior
4/3/2024
The best parts of Dover High School was the sports. I played football and basketball for all four years. I played baseball my freshmen year and ran track my junior year. The fan experience and playing in front of the community was something I will never forget. The worst parts of Dover High School was the lack preparation for life after graduation. I don't feel like I'm prepared for college and/or the work force. I feel that we got pushed through and wasn't provided opportunities to expand on our life skills. I would like to see the administration changed so that there is more structure in the building. I was fortunate to have a great experience because I was an athlete but I don't think all kids had a good experience.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.0 8 Reviews
5.0 other
10/12/2023
So, first of let me say that I’m not the best student when it comes to school, and other people’s experiences are their own. Personally though, I loved this school. My grades were below average and my social skills weren’t all that good. But while I couldn’t attend school due to my declining mental...
1.0 parent
11/9/2022
i hated this school so bad. the teachers here don’t care about their students they just here for the money.. the whole entire school district doesn’t care about our mental health, it’s no way i should feel like this going to school every morning. y’all should be so ashamed of yourselves.
1.0 parent
6/10/2022
I’m not sure where 5 stars came from, There are multiple fights in the school daily and the students that want to learn can’t learn and get the attention they need due to teachers always burning out fires. Also favorites on the sports teams and kids that are failing grades are allowed to participate...
5.0 other
10/1/2020
After graduating from DHS, I was very prepared academically, artistically, athletically, and socially to excel at a prestigious tier one university.

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Dover High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Dover, DE, in the Dover neighborhood, and is served by the Capital School District in Delaware. The school has a total enrollment of 1,867 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 19% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Dover High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $349,013. Discover additional schools in the area, like Kent County Community School, Kent County Secondary Intensive Learning Center, K12 International Academy, and more. Learn more about what Dover has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dover High School.

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