Dover Senior High School

Summary:

Dover Senior High School is a public high school serving 1,505 students in grades 9-12 in Dover, New Hampshire. The school is part of the Dover School District, which is ranked 84 out of 163 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dover Senior High School has a relatively diverse student population, with 82.99% White, 1.93% African American, 3.26% Hispanic, 6.25% Asian, and 5.25% two or more races. This diversity is higher compared to some nearby schools like Exeter High School (92.95% White) and Epping High School (90.04% White). However, the school's academic performance, as measured by state assessment proficiency rates, is generally on par with or slightly below the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in mathematics (36%), reading (61%), and science (48%) were close to or below the state averages of 41%, 53%, and 39%, respectively.

When compared to nearby high-performing schools like Exeter High School and Oyster River High School, Dover Senior High School's academic performance is generally lower. These schools have higher proficiency rates on state assessments and are ranked significantly higher in the state. Additionally, the school's performance on state assessments varies considerably across different student subgroups, with the school ranking relatively well for female and special education students, but lower for Asian and Hispanic students, indicating potential achievement gaps that may need to be addressed.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 25 Alumni Dr.
       Dover, NH  03820-4365


(603) 516-6900

District: Dover School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
29th of 87 New Hampshire High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,825 Help


Feeder schools for Dover Senior High School:

Elementary:    Barrington Elementary School
    Early Childhood Learning Center
Middle:    Barrington Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  1,505

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.0%
Asian:
6.2%
Two or more races:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dover Senior High School ranks better than 66.7% of high schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.05. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83%), Asian (6.2%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dover Senior High School is 14.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dover Senior High School is $14,825.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dover Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dover Senior High School 29th of 87 New Hampshire public high schools. (See Dover Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Dover School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dover School District 84th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dover Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Dover Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 28.12 66th 79 16.5%
2010 62.53 28th 81 65.4%
2011 57.99 40th 81 50.6%
2012 26.89 65th 83 21.7%
2013 23.00 69th 83 16.9%
2014 47.42 47th 85 44.7%
2015 57.02 32nd 77 58.4%
2016 43.85 50th 84 40.5%
2017 60.43 31st 82 62.2%
2018 47.01 41st 81 49.4%
2019 52.54 32nd 71 54.9%
2021 49.72 42nd 84 50.0%
2022 41.93 48th 85 43.5%
2023 45.17 39th 85 54.1%
2024 62.05 29th 87 66.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Dover Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.57 8th 10 20.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dover Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 52.32 11th 31 64.5%
2021 64.85 4th 14 71.4%
2022 38.43 20th 32 37.5%
2023 19.79 25th 29 13.8%
2024 60.47 11th 32 65.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Dover Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.66 42nd 60 30.0%
2019 41.91 33rd 63 47.6%
2021 43.82 30th 59 49.2%
2022 42.63 43rd 79 45.6%
2023 40.01 47th 78 39.7%
2024 65.67 24th 81 70.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Dover Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.46 14th 61 77.0%
2019 64.78 15th 61 75.4%
2021 53.86 24th 60 60.0%
2022 40.65 43rd 78 44.9%
2023 50.29 34th 78 56.4%
2024 59.11 29th 82 64.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Dover Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.87 3rd 11 72.7%
2023 22.96 13th 16 18.8%
2024 41.01 9th 14 35.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dover Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.07 2nd 7 71.4%
2024 36.10 13th 20 35.0%
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Rank History for White students at Dover Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.04 31st 64 51.6%
2019 52.95 26th 66 60.6%
2021 49.71 28th 67 58.2%
2022 39.91 48th 85 43.5%
2023 42.23 43rd 83 48.2%
2024 64.00 28th 87 67.8%
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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Open Quote Students are given the tools to succeed, but it is up to them whether they use them. Dover High students are successful in a variety of areas--winter colorguard, band, lacrosse, ice hockey, college acceptances-- and they are all given the same opportunities to succeed. Teachers do their best with only one exception that I can think of and students are expected to do their best as well. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Dover Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 1060 14 22 9 1 n/a n/a 0 1106
1992 1045 13 23 14 2 n/a n/a 0 1097
1993 1061 7 21 14 1 n/a n/a 0 1104
1994 1138 11 23 11 1 n/a n/a 0 1184
1995 1174 15 27 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1226
1996 1174 15 27 10 0 n/a n/a 0 1226
1997 1236 17 24 15 0 n/a n/a 0 1292
1998 1301 28 30 20 0 n/a n/a 0 1379
1999 1343 29 28 12 0 n/a n/a 0 1412
2000 1380 20 33 19 0 n/a n/a 0 1452
2001 1466 23 35 22 0 n/a n/a 0 1546
2002 1457 26 40 18 0 n/a n/a 0 1541
2003 1457 26 40 18 0 n/a n/a 0 1541
2004 1528 23 32 22 1 n/a n/a 0 1606
2005 1539 31 37 17 1 n/a n/a 0 1625
2006 1558 28 47 23 3 n/a n/a 0 1659
2007 1616 29 66 20 2 n/a n/a 0 1733
2008 1580 32 67 28 0 n/a n/a 0 1707
2009 1487 26 72 33 0 n/a n/a 0 1618
2010 1435 27 64 32 0 2 0 0 1560
2011 1325 29 75 23 3 5 27 0 1487
2012 1263 35 77 23 4 2 28 0 1432
2013 1190 35 69 31 3 1 29 0 1358
2014 1136 31 74 36 2 0 34 0 1313
2015 1114 30 79 31 3 3 41 0 1301
2016 1150 29 72 28 3 3 47 0 1332
2017 1099 36 88 32 2 4 51 0 1312
2018 1086 36 105 29 2 5 56 0 1319
2019 1173 30 101 36 1 2 56 0 1399
2020 1228 39 98 31 1 3 61 0 1461
2021 1280 37 106 29 3 3 69 0 1527
2022 1300 29 99 46 4 2 68 0 1548
2023 1249 29 94 49 4 1 79 0 1505

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 Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1106 81.0 13.6 7.1
1992 1097 84.0 13.0 8.4
1993 1104 81.0 13.6 7.8
1994 1184 80.2 14.8 11.5
1995 1226 81.3 15.1 10
1996 1226 81.3 15.1 10
1997 1292 80.8 16.0 9.1
1998 1379 88.2 15.6 9.4
1999 1412 85.8 16.5 9.9
2000 1452 85.8 16.9 13.4
2001 1546 96.7 16.0 12.8
2002 1541 106.8 14.4 12.1
2003 1541 106.8 14.4 12.1
2004 1606 110.4 14.5 17.4
2005 1625 105.6 15.4 14.2
2006 1659 110.6 15.0 15.1
2007 1733 113.2 15.3 13
2008 1707 116.8 14.6 13.5
2009 1618 114.9 14.1 17.4
2010 1560 116.8 13.3 19.3
2011 1487 112.9 13.1 21
2012 1432 113.3 12.6 20.4
2013 1358 107.3 12.6 23
2014 1313 103.2 12.7 34
2015 1301 104.0 12.5 30.1
2016 1332 103.0 12.9 26.5
2017 1312 104.8 12.5 27.8
2018 1319 101.0 13.0 20.6
2019 1399 101.4 13.7 24.2
2020 1461 102.4 14.2 23.2
2021 1527 105.0 14.5 19.6
2022 1548 101.7 15.2 19.2
2023 1505 105.4 14.2 23.9

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 Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 1106 81.0 13.6 7.1
1992 1097 84.0 13.0 8.4
1993 1104 81.0 13.6 7.8
1994 1184 80.2 14.8 11.5
1995 1226 81.3 15.1 10
1996 1226 81.3 15.1 10
1997 1292 80.8 16.0 9.1
1998 1379 88.2 15.6 9.4
1999 1412 85.8 16.5 9.9
2000 1452 85.8 16.9 13.4
2001 1546 96.7 16.0 12.8
2002 1541 106.8 14.4 12.1
2003 1541 106.8 14.4 12.1
2004 1606 110.4 14.5 17.4
2005 1625 105.6 15.4 14.2
2006 1659 110.6 15.0 15.1
2007 1733 113.2 15.3 13
2008 1707 116.8 14.6 13.5
2009 1618 114.9 14.1 17.4
2010 1560 116.8 13.3 19.3
2011 1487 112.9 13.1 21
2012 1432 113.3 12.6 20.4
2013 1358 107.3 12.6 23
2014 1313 103.2 12.7 34
2015 1301 104.0 12.5 30.1
2016 1332 103.0 12.9 26.5
2017 1312 104.8 12.5 27.8
2018 1319 101.0 13.0 20.6
2019 1399 101.4 13.7 24.2
2020 1461 102.4 14.2 23.2
2021 1527 105.0 14.5 19.6
2022 1548 101.7 15.2 19.2
2023 1505 105.4 14.2 23.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dover Senior High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,825

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dover Senior 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 32nd of 71 High schoolsRanks 39th of 85 High schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Science (Dover Senior High School)4238
 4%
   11th Grade Science (Dover School District)4238
 4%
   11th Grade Science (New Hampshire)4141
11th Grade Mathematics (Dover Senior High School)3931
 8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Dover School District)3831
 7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)4235
 7%
11th Grade Reading (Dover Senior High School)6556
 9%
   11th Grade Reading (Dover School District)6556
 9%
   11th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)6359
 4%
All Grades Mathematics (Dover Senior High School)3931
 8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Dover School District)4341
 2%
   All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)4842
 6%
All Grades Reading (Dover Senior High School)6556
 9%
   All Grades Reading (Dover School District)5653
 3%
   All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)5652
 4%
All Grades Science (Dover Senior High School)4238
 4%
   All Grades Science (Dover School District)4039
 1%
   All Grades Science (New Hampshire)4037
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13991505
 7.6%
African American3029
 3.3%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian10194
 6.9%
Hispanic3649
 36.1%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White11731249
 6.5%
Two or More Races5679
 41.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.2%23.9%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dover Senior High School

Dover Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Barrington Elementary School
Elementary : Early Childhood Learning Center
Middle : Barrington Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,505 students attended Dover Senior High School.

Students at Dover Senior High School are 83% White, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Dover Senior High School ranks 29th of 87 New Hampshire high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Hampshire Department of Education.

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