Dover High School

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Dover High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2368 Route 22,  Dover Plains, NY
Dover Union Free School District
3.6
3.3
462 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Principal - Ms. Eugenia Angelis
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
60%
Reading Proficiency
79%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
79%
Math Proficiency
60%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
43
Full Time Teachers
43
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
24
Math
21
English
24
Reading
26
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
31.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
142:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
Economically disadvantaged
65.8%
White
51.7%
Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
Hispanic
40.7%
Limited English proficient
8.9%
Two or more races
4.8%
Black
1.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<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.
Dutchess Community College (SUNY) 62 Students
Pace University 52 Students
Binghamton University, SUNY 39 Students
New York University 38 Students
Marist University 35 Students
Boston University 34 Students
SUNY New Paltz 33 Students
Stony Brook University 30 Students
University at Albany, SUNY 28 Students
Cornell University 26 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 33 Students
Business 31 Students
Nursing 20 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 18 Students
Biology 13 Students
Architecture 13 Students
Pre-Law Studies 12 Students
Education 12 Students
Computer Science 11 Students
Accounting 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 40 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/18/2023
During my time at Dover High School, I felt I had received a decent education and that the school offered a variety of classes. The teachers, staff, and faculty were always supportive of the students and offered their help when needed.
4.0 Sophomore
4/9/2020
The school isn't terrible, but more course offerings would be nice. The lunch is spectacular, especially the soups, but some days it's nasty AF. The band room needs a face lift and the lockers need to be gutted.
4.0 Senior
12/29/2017
I liked the freedom to choose our schedules and I wasn't very fond of the lack of electives there are to choose from.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 3 Reviews
1.0 other
2/3/2016
The Athletic Director is very mean he told the Dance team for the school they couldn't perform at half time because cheerleaders took up to much time and he was the one to allow them to perform and now they can't like it is very wrong like how can u not take 2 extra mins for them to perform! The gir...
4.0 other
1/7/2015
I am a graduate of Dover where are the sport records of the past?We would love to view them
5.0 student
3/3/2009

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Dover High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Dover Plains, NY, in the Dover neighborhood, and is served by the Dover Union Free School District in New York. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 462 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 60% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 79% are proficient in reading. Dover High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $466,086. Discover additional schools in the area, like Dover Middle School, Wingdale Elementary School, Keeseville Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Dover Plains has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dover High School.

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