Dover High School

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Dover High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1 Dover High Dr,  Dover, DE
Capital School District
3.6
3.8
1,812 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Voshell, Courtney
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
11%
Reading Proficiency
29%
Average GPA
3.49
Graduation Rate
91%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.49
Reading Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
11%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
88
Full Time Teachers
88
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
550
Average ACT
25
Math
22
English
26
Reading
26
Science
25
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

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
15.8%
State Average
23.9%
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
51.7%
Female
48.1%
Black
57%
White
18.2%
Hispanic
16.6%
Two or more races
5.6%
Asian
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

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 442 Students
University of Delaware 413 Students
Temple University 207 Students
Penn State 203 Students
Howard University 172 Students
Morgan State University 169 Students
Delaware Technical Community College - Terry 145 Students
New York University 118 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 104 Students
Wilmington University 104 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 134 Students
Psychology 123 Students
Business 117 Students
Biology 97 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 52 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 45 Students
Chemistry 39 Students
Computer Science 37 Students
Criminology 34 Students
Finance 32 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 250 Reviews
3.0 Senior
11/14/2025
Dover HS is a great school My favorite classes were Aerospace Science and the AFJROTC, Chemistry and Physics
4.0 Senior
10/1/2025
I really love dover high school i been there since i was a freshman. All school have there ups and downs but Dover High School is a good school over all
3.0 Junior
7/28/2025
Entirely, my experience attending Dover High was not terrible, nor was great. I've formed great connections with not only students, but also staff. I've learned what high school is about and that I can build my own experiences. On the negative side, not every interaction I've had has been great and safety is a big issue for not only my High School, but also the district.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 9 Reviews
2.0 parent
1/24/2026
I begged my son not to go to this school and let me register him elsewhere to no avail. As he attends each day, I say a prayer and hold my breath. If I had it my way, he would never step foot in that building.
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...

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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,812 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 11% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 29% are proficient in reading. Dover High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+. The average GPA is 3.49, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $348,330. 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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