District Overview
Headquartered at 101 Edgeway Road in Dover, Pennsylvania, the Dover Area School District serves as an open, traditional public school system nestled within the midsize suburban landscape of the York-Hanover metropolitan area. Operating six instructional facilities, the district offers a continuous educational trajectory spanning from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Presenting a welcoming academic environment for nearly 3,200 enrolled students, the district maintains a well-balanced population distribution across its primary, middle, and secondary grade levels, establishing a cohesive foundation for learning and growth throughout a student's educational journey.

To support its student body, the Dover Area School District is backed by a robust staffing structure comprising over 950 full-time equivalent personnel. The instructional backbone includes nearly 449 classroom teachers, who are closely assisted by more than 100 instructional aides to facilitate individualized learning and classroom management. Additionally, a dedicated team of over 400 support staff members ensures smooth administrative operations, facility upkeep, and specialized student services. This well-rounded operational capacity underscores the district's commitment to delivering accessible, high-quality public education to the Dover community.
6
Total Schools
3,184
Total Students
449.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dover Area SD
Demographic Student Count
White2,313
Hispanic486
Black177
Asian41
Two or More159
American Indian5
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    2,313 (72.6%)
  • Hispanic
    486 (15.3%)
  • Black
    177 (5.6%)
  • Two or More
    159 (5.0%)
  • Asian
    41 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Dover Area SD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:6
Students:3,184*
Teachers (FTE):449.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.1
Schools in Dover Area SD
Found 6 Schools