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
1,771 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Voshell, Courtney
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
78%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
19%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
107
Full Time Teachers
107
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
550
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
12.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Science
6.7%
State Average
19.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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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 372 Students
Temple University 196 Students
Penn State 174 Students
Howard University 151 Students
Morgan State University 126 Students
Delaware Technical Community College - Terry 121 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 112 Students
Towson University 101 Students
Wilmington University 97 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 115 Students
Business 109 Students
Psychology 100 Students
Biology 97 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 47 Students
Computer Science 39 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 38 Students
Chemistry 38 Students
Pre-Law Studies 28 Students
Communications 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 254 Reviews
5.0 Junior
10/17/2024
My experience at the school has been great. Teachers help you learn the best way possible. At dover high your a senator.
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.
5.0 Alum
6/2/2023
During my experience at Dover High School, I was subjected to an amazing academic experience. I was given the opportunity to participate in the CNA program that the school offers, along with other amazing staff members that helped me throughout my high school career.
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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