Dover Area HS

979 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Dover Area High School, located in Dover, Pennsylvania, serves the students of the Dover Area School District. As a traditional public secondary school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a variety of extracurricular opportunities. The school is committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning to a four-year university, technical training, or direct entry into the workforce. The campus environment emphasizes community engagement and school spirit, supported by a faculty dedicated to academic achievement and student development.

Beyond its core educational offerings, Dover Area High School is an active participant in local athletics and student organizations. The school utilizes its facilities to foster a well-rounded educational experience, encouraging students to participate in clubs, arts programs, and competitive sports teams. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with these social and developmental outlets, the school aims to cultivate responsible citizens and lifelong learners within the York County region.

979

Total Students

62.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dover Area HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	705
Hispanic	151
Black	65
Asian	11
Two or More	44
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
705 (72.0%)
Hispanic
151 (15.4%)
Black
65 (6.6%)
Two or More
44 (4.5%)
Asian
11 (1.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dover Area SD
Phone:	(717)292-8066
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	979
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 290

Grade 10 246

Grade 11 235

Grade 12 208