Dover High School

Summary:

Dover High School is a public high school serving 467 students in grades 9-12 in Dover Plains, New York. The school is part of the Dover Union Free School District, which is ranked 643 out of 866 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dover High School faces several challenges, including a diverse student population (57.17% White, 34.26% Hispanic, and 2.57% African American), consistently ranking in the bottom half of New York high schools, and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 32.7%. However, the school has made progress in improving its four-year graduation rate, which increased from 83.0% in 2020-2021 to 97.3% in 2022-2023. In comparison, nearby Spackenkill High School consistently ranks in the top 10% of New York high schools and has significantly higher test scores and graduation rates than Dover High School.

While Dover High School spends approximately $17,263 per student, which is higher than the state average, this increased spending does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes for the school. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school ranking highly for its African American and Hispanic students but its White and English Language Learner students performing relatively poorly compared to their peers statewide. The school's administration and the Dover Union Free School District should focus on addressing the root causes of the school's underperformance, such as improving attendance, strengthening academic support for struggling students, and aligning curriculum and instruction with state standards.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2368 Rt 22
       Dover Plains, NY  12522


(845) 877-5750

District: Dover Union Free School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
674th of 1,228 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,263 Help


Feeder schools for Dover High School:

Elementary:    Dover Elementary School
    Wingdale Elementary School
Middle:    Dover Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  467

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.2%
Hispanic:
34.3%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.3% Help


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Compare Details Dover High School ranks worse than 54.9% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.38. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Dover High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (57.2%), Hispanic (34.3%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.3% 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 11.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dover High School is $17,263.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Dover High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dover High School 674th of 1228 New York public high schools. (See Dover High School in the ranking list.)

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Dover Union Free School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dover Union Free School District 643rd of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dover High School

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Rank History for all students at Dover High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 63.74 323rd 935 65.5%
2006 57.19 502nd 986 49.1%
2007 61.50 417th 1002 58.4%
2008 63.80 374th 1027 63.6%
2009 62.08 413th 1086 62.0%
2010 65.64 338th 1117 69.7%
2011 60.58 486th 1165 58.3%
2012 66.46 389th 1198 67.5%
2013 63.50 479th 1217 60.6%
2014 52.04 626th 1237 49.4%
2015 57.36 527th 1255 58.0%
2016 46.01 698th 1255 44.4%
2017 55.26 560th 1221 54.1%
2018 48.64 687th 1210 43.2%
2019 49.59 676th 1207 44.0%
2022 50.64 618th 1190 48.1%
2023 46.38 674th 1228 45.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dover High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.00 379th 565 32.9%
2022 36.53 313th 481 34.9%
2023 33.32 419th 583 28.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dover High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.65 418th 1095 61.8%
2019 79.78 154th 1132 86.4%
2022 58.90 335th 1038 67.7%
2023 50.72 464th 1130 58.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dover High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.51 658th 1154 43.0%
2019 41.29 725th 1179 38.5%
2022 48.46 558th 1101 49.3%
2023 41.28 680th 1155 41.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Dover High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.35 657th 1176 44.1%
2019 51.73 650th 1193 45.5%
2022 46.89 652nd 1155 43.5%
2023 48.83 644th 1197 46.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Dover High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.66 673rd 1176 42.8%
2019 47.76 676th 1190 43.2%
2022 54.23 551st 1154 52.3%
2023 44.49 671st 1191 43.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Dover High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.19 238th 679 64.9%
2019 80.14 68th 686 90.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dover High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.79 353rd 791 55.4%
2019 44.42 429th 815 47.4%
2022 49.93 350th 760 53.9%
2023 41.06 468th 851 45.0%
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Rank History for White students at Dover High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.00 584th 765 23.7%
2019 35.91 584th 793 26.4%
2022 34.60 550th 738 25.5%
2023 40.18 501st 776 35.4%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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.

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Data source: NY State Education Department

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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
1989 522 20 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1990 532 26 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1991 553 25 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 583
1992 563 20 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 589
1993 595 20 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 621
1994 651 25 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 678
1995 658 17 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 680
1996 658 17 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 680
1997 683 21 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 715
1998 711 15 9 9 0 n/a n/a 0 744
1999 727 11 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 749
2000 834 36 11 13 0 n/a n/a 0 894
2001 453 16 6 10 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2002 534 20 5 18 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2003 534 20 5 18 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2004 513 34 6 35 0 n/a n/a 0 588
2005 513 34 8 37 0 n/a n/a 0 592
2006 520 41 8 42 0 n/a n/a 0 611
2007 511 37 11 43 0 n/a n/a 0 602
2008 498 32 7 53 1 n/a n/a 0 591
2009 477 32 5 51 2 n/a n/a 2 569
2010 445 24 7 47 2 n/a n/a 3 528
2011 426 24 11 43 2 0 1 0 507
2012 404 25 10 46 0 0 2 0 487
2013 377 25 11 57 0 0 2 0 472
2014 348 31 10 59 0 0 3 0 451
2015 350 38 7 60 1 0 3 0 459
2016 304 41 11 62 1 0 3 0 422
2017 309 38 8 64 1 1 4 0 425
2018 310 28 8 86 1 1 6 0 440
2019 289 28 9 90 1 0 9 0 426
2020 279 26 9 114 0 0 7 0 435
2021 270 23 8 109 0 0 15 0 425
2022 250 16 10 133 0 0 18 0 427
2023 267 12 7 160 0 0 21 0 467

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
1989 550 46.9 11.7 n/a
1990 566 46.7 12.1 n/a
1991 583 47.7 12.2 n/a
1992 589 43.8 13.4 n/a
1993 621 42.7 14.5 n/a
1994 678 45.8 14.8 7.5
1995 680 48.0 14.2 8.1
1996 680 48.0 14.2 8.1
1997 715 46.8 15.3 7
1998 744 43.5 17.1 10.6
1999 749 46.6 16.1 8.9
2000 894 44.7 20.0 15.9
2001 485 25.0 19.4 16.1
2002 577 28.8 20.0 19.4
2003 577 28.8 20.0 19.4
2004 588 n/a n/a n/a
2005 592 25.5 23.2 17.2
2006 611 26.0 23.5 14.6
2007 602 28.5 21.1 14.8
2008 591 32.5 18.2 32.1
2009 569 32.0 17.8 31
2010 528 28.9 18.2 26.7
2011 507 30.4 16.6 24.3
2012 487 24.0 20.2 57.3
2013 472 26.0 18.1 26.3
2014 451 25.0 18.0 29.3
2015 459 24.0 19.1 41.2
2016 422 28.0 15.0 45.5
2017 425 27.0 15.7 46.8
2018 440 25.0 17.5 52.3
2019 426 29.0 14.6 52.1
2020 435 40.0 10.8 52.6
2021 425 30.9 13.7 54.4
2022 427 35.8 11.9 55.3
2023 467 39.8 11.7 59.3

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
1989 550 46.9 11.7 n/a
1990 566 46.7 12.1 n/a
1991 583 47.7 12.2 n/a
1992 589 43.8 13.4 n/a
1993 621 42.7 14.5 n/a
1994 678 45.8 14.8 7.5
1995 680 48.0 14.2 8.1
1996 680 48.0 14.2 8.1
1997 715 46.8 15.3 7
1998 744 43.5 17.1 10.6
1999 749 46.6 16.1 8.9
2000 894 44.7 20.0 15.9
2001 485 25.0 19.4 16.1
2002 577 28.8 20.0 19.4
2003 577 28.8 20.0 19.4
2004 588 n/a n/a n/a
2005 592 25.5 23.2 17.2
2006 611 26.0 23.5 14.6
2007 602 28.5 21.1 14.8
2008 591 32.5 18.2 32.1
2009 569 32.0 17.8 31
2010 528 28.9 18.2 26.7
2011 507 30.4 16.6 24.3
2012 487 24.0 20.2 57.3
2013 472 26.0 18.1 26.3
2014 451 25.0 18.0 29.3
2015 459 24.0 19.1 41.2
2016 422 28.0 15.0 45.5
2017 425 27.0 15.7 46.8
2018 440 25.0 17.5 52.3
2019 426 29.0 14.6 52.1
2020 435 40.0 10.8 52.6
2021 425 30.9 13.7 54.4
2022 427 35.8 11.9 55.3
2023 467 39.8 11.7 59.3

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.

Immunization Rates

Dover High School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201599.1%0.0%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.3%99.3%100.0%
201698.6%0.0%0.0%99.3%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.0%99.3%99.5%
201799.3%0.0%0.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.8%99.6%
201898.9%0.0%0.0%99.8%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%
201997.9%0.0%0.0%99.3%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.3%
202099.8%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.8%100.0%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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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 $240 (1.6%) $14,623 (98.4%) $14,863
2020 $163 (1.1%) $14,821 (98.9%) $14,984
2021 $322 (2.0%) $15,950 (98.0%) $16,272
2022 $1,054 (6.3%) $15,810 (93.8%) $16,864
2023 $767 (4.4%) $16,496 (95.6%) $17,263

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dover High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 676th of 1207 High schoolsRanks 674th of 1228 High schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Dover High School)64.338.9
 25.5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Dover Union Free School District)69.751.2
 18.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Dover High School)60.355.8
 4.5%
   End of Course Chemistry (Dover Union Free School District)60.355.8
 4.5%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.165.2
 7.9%
End of Course Algebra II (Dover High School)56.962.8
 5.9%
   End of Course Algebra II (Dover Union Free School District)56.962.8
 5.9%
   End of Course Algebra II (New York)82.764.1
 18.5%
End of Course English (Dover High School)83.873.5
 10.3%
   End of Course English (Dover Union Free School District)8473.5
 10.6%
   End of Course English (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Geometry (Dover High School)65.968.4
 2.5%
   End of Course Geometry (Dover Union Free School District)66.368.4
 2.1%
   End of Course Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Dover High School)69.865.4
 4.4%
   End of Course Earth Science (Dover Union Free School District)79.572.2
 7.3%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Dover High School)8471.8
 12.2%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (Dover Union Free School District)83.571.8
 11.7%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Dover High School)81.865.8
 16%
   End of Course Living Environment (Dover Union Free School District)80.866.2
 14.6%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course Physics (Dover High School)54.830.4
 24.4%
   End of Course Physics (Dover Union Free School District)54.830.4
 24.4%
   End of Course Physics (New York)81.668.1
 13.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Dover High School)82.685.6
 3%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Dover Union Free School District)82.985.7
 2.8%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students426467
 9.6%
African American2812
 57.1%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian97
 22.2%
Hispanic90160
 77.8%
Pacific Islander00
White289267
 7.6%
Two or More Races921
 133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.1%59.3%
 7.2%


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Dover High School ranks 674th of 1228 New York high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Dover High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dover Elementary School
Elementary : Wingdale Elementary School
Middle : Dover Middle School

Students at Dover High School are 57% White, 34% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 467 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, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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