Dover High School

(973)989-2010

1,167 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Dover High School, located at 100 Grace Street in Dover, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Dover School District. The school is known for fostering a diverse learning environment that reflects the multicultural fabric of the surrounding community. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.

In addition to its core academic offerings, Dover High School provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, student organizations, and arts initiatives. These programs are intended to promote student engagement, leadership development, and school spirit. By emphasizing both rigorous academics and holistic personal growth, the school aims to empower its students to become productive, responsible citizens within their community and beyond.

1,167

Total Students

92.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dover High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	1,042
Black	39
Asian	27
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Hispanic
1,042 (89.3%)
White
53 (4.5%)
Black
39 (3.3%)
Asian
27 (2.3%)
Two or More
5 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dover Public School District
Phone:	(973)989-2010
Website:	http://dover-nj.org/dhs/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,167
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	92.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	611
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	81

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 280

Grade 10 292

Grade 11 276

Grade 12 319