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Dover High School

PublicGrades 9–12
DOVER, New Jersey · Dover Public School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,167
Student:Teacher12.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch59%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 446
1,167
Total Enrollment
State avg: 41%
59%+18.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Dover High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in DOVER, New Jersey. The school enrolls 1,167 students. It is part of the Dover Public School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New Jersey state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictDover Public School District
County34027
CityDOVER
ZIP07801
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID340393004212

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,167
White4.5%
Hispanic / Latino89.3%
Black / African American3.3%
Asian2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
4.5%
Hispanic
89.3%
Black
3.3%
Asian
2.3%
Two+
0.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %59%
State Avg41%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)