Dover High School

Summary:

Dover High School is a public high school serving 380 students in grades 9-12 in Dover, Arkansas. The school is part of the Dover School District, which is ranked 53 out of 252 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Dover High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student compared to the state average, its academic performance is generally lower than state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, the percentage of students proficient or better in ATLAS/English Language Arts was 29% at Dover High School, compared to the state average of 33.8%. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.07% to 59.68% over the past three school years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. When compared to nearby high schools, such as Lamar High School, Atkins High School, Dardanelle High School, Pottsville High School, and Russellville High School, Dover High School generally performs below the average in terms of test scores and statewide rankings.

The analysis of Dover High School's data reveals both strengths and areas for improvement. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student suggest a focus on personalized learning, but the overall academic performance, as measured by test scores and statewide rankings, indicates a need for further attention and intervention to help students reach their full potential. The school's declining statewide ranking, from 40th out of 290 Arkansas high schools in the 2020-2021 school year to 145th out of 305 in the 2023-2024 school year, is a concerning trend that the school and district may need to address.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 101 Pirates Loop
       Dover, AR  72837


(479) 331-2120

District: Dover School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
145th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,231 Help


Feeder schools for Dover High School:

Elementary:    Dover Elementary School
Middle:    Dover Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  5.3 Help
Number of students:  380

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.1%
Hispanic:
4.2%
American Indian:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dover High School ranks better than 52.5% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.91. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.1%), Hispanic (4.2%), American Indian (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dover High School is 5.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dover High School is $10,231.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Dover High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Dover High School 145th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Dover High School in the ranking list.)

Dover School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dover School District 53rd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dover High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 56.50 70th 232 69.8%
2007 53.63 97th 258 62.4%
2008 47.23 120th 256 53.1%
2009 49.85 125th 261 52.1%
2010 32.89 204th 262 22.1%
2011 43.43 161st 266 39.5%
2012 59.63 92nd 266 65.4%
2013 68.15 50th 271 81.5%
2014 53.23 118th 268 56.0%
2015 44.16 129th 267 51.7%
2016 56.92 103rd 269 61.7%
2017 73.94 47th 264 82.2%
2018 68.64 59th 263 77.6%
2019 64.15 79th 282 72.0%
2021 76.85 40th 290 86.2%
2022 68.74 63rd 282 77.7%
2023 64.70 91st 295 69.2%
2024 49.91 145th 305 52.5%
See the entire list of Arkansas High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Dover High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 270 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1989 538 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 538
1990 516 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1991 539 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1992 577 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 577
1993 587 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1994 601 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 604
1995 640 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 645
1996 640 0 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 645
1997 654 0 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 660
1998 649 0 0 5 5 n/a n/a 0 659
1999 673 0 0 6 4 n/a n/a 0 683
2000 395 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 401
2001 442 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2002 424 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 429
2003 424 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 429
2004 427 1 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 435
2005 406 1 0 7 5 n/a n/a 0 419
2006 427 1 0 9 3 n/a n/a 0 440
2007 430 2 0 10 4 n/a n/a 0 446
2008 403 1 0 12 3 n/a n/a 0 419
2009 371 2 1 8 3 n/a n/a 0 385
2010 374 2 1 8 2 0 0 0 387
2011 376 2 3 9 3 0 0 0 393
2012 363 2 0 12 2 2 0 0 381
2013 404 3 1 1 2 1 3 0 415
2014 433 3 0 3 3 0 7 0 449
2015 431 2 1 12 3 0 6 0 455
2016 451 2 1 13 2 0 4 0 473
2017 429 2 1 11 3 0 4 0 450
2018 403 2 2 18 4 0 7 0 436
2019 389 1 1 23 4 0 6 0 424
2020 359 1 3 23 6 0 6 0 398
2021 342 1 2 20 4 0 3 0 372
2022 347 1 3 14 6 0 4 0 375
2023 346 1 3 16 8 0 6 0 380

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dover High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 270 24.5 11.0 n/a
1989 538 28.0 19.2 n/a
1990 516 28.0 18.4 23.1
1991 539 28.0 19.2 20.2
1992 577 28.1 20.5 19.2
1993 589 29.9 19.7 23.9
1994 604 31.2 19.4 22
1995 645 32.8 19.7 22.6
1996 645 32.8 19.7 22.6
1997 660 35.6 18.5 21.5
1998 659 35.6 18.5 21.4
1999 683 28.5 24.0 31.2
2000 401 39.0 10.3 27.9
2001 446 28.0 15.9 29.6
2002 429 34.0 12.6 28.4
2003 429 34.0 12.6 28.4
2004 435 34.0 12.8 29.9
2005 419 44.0 9.5 31.3
2006 440 36.0 12.2 30.9
2007 446 44.0 10.1 36.3
2008 419 46.0 9.1 34.8
2009 385 44.0 8.8 38.2
2010 387 36.8 9.2 39
2011 393 36.1 10.8 50.9
2012 381 39.0 9.7 50.4
2013 415 37.3 11.1 46.5
2014 449 37.5 11.9 54.8
2015 455 34.0 13.3 55.2
2016 473 34.0 13.9 51.2
2017 450 33.0 13.6 34.2
2018 436 37.1 11.7 37.6
2019 424 n/a n/a 55.7
2020 398 52.5 7.5 55
2021 372 60.6 6.1 59.7
2022 375 80.3 4.6 49.1
2023 380 70.7 5.3 49.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dover High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 270 24.5 11.0 n/a
1989 538 28.0 19.2 n/a
1990 516 28.0 18.4 23.1
1991 539 28.0 19.2 20.2
1992 577 28.1 20.5 19.2
1993 589 29.9 19.7 23.9
1994 604 31.2 19.4 22
1995 645 32.8 19.7 22.6
1996 645 32.8 19.7 22.6
1997 660 35.6 18.5 21.5
1998 659 35.6 18.5 21.4
1999 683 28.5 24.0 31.2
2000 401 39.0 10.3 27.9
2001 446 28.0 15.9 29.6
2002 429 34.0 12.6 28.4
2003 429 34.0 12.6 28.4
2004 435 34.0 12.8 29.9
2005 419 44.0 9.5 31.3
2006 440 36.0 12.2 30.9
2007 446 44.0 10.1 36.3
2008 419 46.0 9.1 34.8
2009 385 44.0 8.8 38.2
2010 387 36.8 9.2 39
2011 393 36.1 10.8 50.9
2012 381 39.0 9.7 50.4
2013 415 37.3 11.1 46.5
2014 449 37.5 11.9 54.8
2015 455 34.0 13.3 55.2
2016 473 34.0 13.9 51.2
2017 450 33.0 13.6 34.2
2018 436 37.1 11.7 37.6
2019 424 n/a n/a 55.7
2020 398 52.5 7.5 55
2021 372 60.6 6.1 59.7
2022 375 80.3 4.6 49.1
2023 380 70.7 5.3 49.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dover High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $722 (7.1%) $9,509 (92.9%) $10,231

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dover High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 79th of 282 High schoolsRanks 91st of 295 High schools
 2.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English (Dover High School)7267.1
 4.9%
   9th Grade English (Dover School District)7267.1
 4.9%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Dover High School)30.626.4
 4.2%
   9th Grade Math (Dover School District)30.626.4
 4.2%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Dover High School)41.439.6
 1.8%
   9th Grade Science (Dover School District)41.439.6
 1.8%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Dover High School)40.546.2
 5.7%
   9th Grade Reading (Dover School District)40.546.2
 5.7%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (Dover High School)75.656.4
 19.2%
   10th Grade English (Dover School District)75.656.4
 19.2%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Dover High School)20.217.1
 3.1%
   10th Grade Math (Dover School District)20.217.1
 3.1%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Dover High School)3329.9
 3.1%
   10th Grade Science (Dover School District)3329.9
 3.1%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Dover High School)25.638.5
 12.9%
   10th Grade Reading (Dover School District)25.638.5
 12.9%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Dover High School)1918.1
 0.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Dover School District)1918.1
 0.9%
11th Grade English (Dover High School)60.756.9
 3.8%
   11th Grade English (Dover School District)60.756.9
 3.8%
11th Grade Reading (Dover High School)33.338.9
 5.6%
   11th Grade Reading (Dover School District)33.338.9
 5.6%
11th Grade Science (Dover High School)29.830.6
 0.8%
   11th Grade Science (Dover School District)29.830.6
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students424380
 10.4%
African American11
American Indian48
 100%
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic2316
 30.4%
Pacific Islander00
White389346
 11.1%
Two or More Races66
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.7%49.5%
 6.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dover High School

Students at Dover High School are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

Dover High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dover Elementary School
Middle : Dover Middle School

Dover High School ranks 145th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 380 students attended Dover High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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