Dover High School is a four-year public high school located in Dover in Morris County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, serving students in ninth through twelfth grades and operating as the lone secondary school of the Dover School District.
Serving 1,167 students in grades 9-12, Dover High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,167 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dover High School's student population of 1,167 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 92 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,167 students
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Rise Above The Expectations
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Dover High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dover High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1682 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
89%
35%
Black
3%
14%
White
5%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Dover Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dover High School's ranking?
Dover High School is ranked #1682 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Dover High School often compared to?
Dover High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morris Knolls High School, Morris Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dover High School?
The graduation rate of Dover High School is 80%, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Dover High School?
1,167 students attend Dover High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Dover High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dover High School?
Dover High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dover High School offer ?
Dover High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dover High School part of?
Dover High School is part of Dover Public School District.
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