Dover High School

Summary:

Dover High School is a public high school serving 859 students in grades 9-12 in Dover, Ohio. The school is part of the Dover City School District, which is ranked 233 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 4-star rating.

Dover High School has a predominantly white student population, with 79.28% of students identifying as white, which is higher than the state average and significantly higher than the nearby Buckeye Career Center, which has a 92.06% white student population. The school has consistently performed well on Ohio state tests, with higher proficiency rates than the state average in subjects like American Government, American History, and Biology. Additionally, Dover High School has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 68.2% to 88.6% in recent years, which is a positive indicator of the school's ability to support students in completing their high school education.

While Dover High School's performance is strong overall, there are some areas for improvement. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has increased from 7.2% to 21.1%, which is still lower than the state average but suggests the need for targeted interventions to address attendance issues. Additionally, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with female students performing better than male students, and Hispanic students and students with low socioeconomic status performing lower than the school's overall ranking. These findings suggest the need for the school to focus on supporting these underperforming student populations.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 520 N Walnut St
       Dover, OH  44622-2852


(330) 364-7148

District: Dover City

SchoolDigger Rank:
370th of 864 Ohio High Schools


Feeder schools for Dover High School:

Elementary:    Dover Avenue Elementary School
    East Elementary School
    South Elementary School
Middle:    Dover Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.6 Help
Number of students:  859

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.3%
Hispanic:
18.4%
Two or more races:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.5% Help


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Compare Details Dover High School ranks better than 57.2% of high schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.26. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dover High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dover High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dover High School 370th of 864 Ohio public high schools. (See Dover High School in the ranking list.)

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Dover City:

SchoolDigger ranks Dover City 233rd of 839 Ohio 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 OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 79.78 135th 681 80.2%
2005 71.54 185th 689 73.1%
2006 78.96 89th 696 87.2%
2007 74.69 124th 756 83.6%
2008 75.54 109th 767 85.8%
2009 72.85 157th 791 80.2%
2010 66.39 296th 819 63.9%
2011 71.30 205th 818 74.9%
2012 70.61 224th 832 73.1%
2013 65.07 295th 767 61.5%
2014 65.95 287th 769 62.7%
2015 68.86 182nd 778 76.6%
2016 61.24 281st 784 64.2%
2017 70.10 149th 773 80.7%
2018 67.84 194th 800 75.8%
2019 65.01 253rd 836 69.7%
2021 70.04 172nd 819 79.0%
2022 59.64 326th 836 61.0%
2023 62.48 303rd 867 65.1%
2024 57.26 370th 864 57.2%
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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 OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.37 85th 100 15.0%
2019 18.22 104th 112 7.1%
2021 36.84 72nd 119 39.5%
2022 41.28 56th 111 49.5%
2023 35.24 66th 107 38.3%
2024 36.37 64th 111 42.3%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Dover High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.20 169th 614 72.5%
2024 41.61 301st 598 49.7%
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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 OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.30 286th 758 62.3%
2019 51.88 427th 779 45.2%
2021 60.98 257th 763 66.3%
2022 42.66 491st 773 36.5%
2023 54.61 390th 805 51.6%
2024 42.66 520th 822 36.7%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Dover High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.13 250th 751 66.7%
2019 59.91 376th 781 51.9%
2021 69.03 216th 775 72.1%
2022 67.91 240th 794 69.8%
2023 66.15 284th 813 65.1%
2024 59.04 364th 798 54.4%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Dover High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.32 121st 550 78.0%
2019 70.23 100th 628 84.1%
2021 70.03 98th 596 83.6%
2022 39.14 324th 606 46.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dover High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.09 248th 538 53.9%
2019 47.32 180th 272 33.8%
2023 73.55 48th 308 84.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Dover High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.51 181st 763 76.3%
2019 71.05 209th 792 73.6%
2021 75.21 136th 778 82.5%
2022 56.11 370th 808 54.2%
2023 62.05 327th 819 60.1%
2024 56.81 392nd 816 52.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dover High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.58 139th 184 24.5%
2019 19.27 177th 207 14.5%
2021 28.95 184th 239 23.0%
2022 29.50 192nd 260 26.2%
2023 36.35 181st 270 33.0%
2024 30.40 201st 273 26.4%
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Rank History for White students at Dover High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.10 162nd 718 77.4%
2019 67.72 228th 739 69.1%
2021 73.95 137th 727 81.2%
2022 62.29 288th 749 61.5%
2023 64.58 282nd 756 62.7%
2024 61.12 313th 754 58.5%
See the entire list of Best Ohio High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Ohio 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: Ohio Department of Education

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Thursday, October 29, 2009

Open Quote i feel completely at home at dhs. the teachers are wonderful. Close Quote



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 789 15 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 810
1989 763 9 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 777
1990 717 9 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 731
1991 720 9 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 736
1992 760 9 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 772
1993 785 9 5 0 1 n/a n/a 0 800
1994 802 9 4 1 3 n/a n/a 0 819
1995 800 9 11 0 1 n/a n/a 0 821
1996 800 9 11 0 1 n/a n/a 0 821
1997 862 11 8 0 2 n/a n/a 0 883
1998 894 11 7 1 1 n/a n/a 0 914
1999 956 13 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 975
2000 982 13 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 997
2001 950 14 3 1 3 n/a n/a 0 971
2002 888 12 1 1 1 n/a n/a 8 911
2003 888 12 1 1 1 n/a n/a 8 911
2004 892 12 1 1 1 n/a n/a 10 917
2005 859 10 0 2 0 n/a n/a 9 880
2006 813 9 0 5 0 n/a n/a 8 835
2007 781 5 2 3 0 n/a n/a 6 797
2008 754 3 2 4 0 n/a n/a 9 772
2009 736 7 4 8 0 n/a n/a 8 763
2010 696 9 5 11 0 n/a n/a 18 739
2011 679 9 6 17 1 0 20 0 732
2012 713 13 7 20 2 0 13 0 768
2013 697 12 5 25 0 0 10 0 749
2014 724 13 3 44 0 1 11 0 796
2015 720 12 3 53 0 1 12 0 801
2016 695 7 2 58 0 2 19 0 783
2017 701 14 2 82 0 0 16 0 815
2018 698 15 4 104 0 0 15 0 836
2019 677 9 5 91 0 0 15 0 797
2020 644 10 6 96 0 0 10 0 766
2021 663 7 6 96 0 0 8 0 780
2022 680 5 4 120 0 0 12 0 821
2023 681 5 4 158 1 0 10 0 859

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 810 36.0 22.5 0
1989 777 37.0 21.0 n/a
1990 731 33.3 21.9 n/a
1991 736 43.2 17.0 n/a
1992 772 44.4 17.3 10.5
1993 800 43.5 18.4 14.3
1994 819 43.8 18.7 7.7
1995 821 42.3 19.4 2.6
1996 821 42.3 19.4 2.6
1997 883 41.8 21.1 2
1998 914 45.8 20.0 2.6
1999 975 49.4 19.7 3.4
2000 997 53.4 18.7 3.8
2001 971 56.4 17.2 4
2002 911 57.0 16.0 4.3
2003 911 57.0 16.0 4.3
2004 917 54.0 17.0 7.6
2005 880 51.0 17.3 6
2006 835 45.0 18.6 7.1
2007 797 59.0 13.5 8.6
2008 772 45.0 17.2 n/a
2009 763 42.4 18.0 13.9
2010 739 44.1 16.7 26.6
2011 732 43.8 16.6 28.4
2012 768 43.2 17.7 30.6
2013 749 42.7 17.5 30.6
2014 796 46.7 17.0 31.2
2015 801 n/a n/a 29.6
2016 783 41.0 19.0 29.2
2017 815 41.0 19.8 27.9
2018 836 41.0 20.3 29.4
2019 797 39.0 20.4 27.2
2020 766 40.0 19.1 21.5
2021 780 39.0 20.0 n/a
2022 821 38.0 21.6 n/a
2023 859 n/a n/a 29.5

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 810 36.0 22.5 0
1989 777 37.0 21.0 n/a
1990 731 33.3 21.9 n/a
1991 736 43.2 17.0 n/a
1992 772 44.4 17.3 10.5
1993 800 43.5 18.4 14.3
1994 819 43.8 18.7 7.7
1995 821 42.3 19.4 2.6
1996 821 42.3 19.4 2.6
1997 883 41.8 21.1 2
1998 914 45.8 20.0 2.6
1999 975 49.4 19.7 3.4
2000 997 53.4 18.7 3.8
2001 971 56.4 17.2 4
2002 911 57.0 16.0 4.3
2003 911 57.0 16.0 4.3
2004 917 54.0 17.0 7.6
2005 880 51.0 17.3 6
2006 835 45.0 18.6 7.1
2007 797 59.0 13.5 8.6
2008 772 45.0 17.2 n/a
2009 763 42.4 18.0 13.9
2010 739 44.1 16.7 26.6
2011 732 43.8 16.6 28.4
2012 768 43.2 17.7 30.6
2013 749 42.7 17.5 30.6
2014 796 46.7 17.0 31.2
2015 801 n/a n/a 29.6
2016 783 41.0 19.0 29.2
2017 815 41.0 19.8 27.9
2018 836 41.0 20.3 29.4
2019 797 39.0 20.4 27.2
2020 766 40.0 19.1 21.5
2021 780 39.0 20.0 n/a
2022 821 38.0 21.6 n/a
2023 859 n/a n/a 29.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Dover High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,022
2022 $9,286
2023 $8,972

Data source: Ohio 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 253rd of 836 High schoolsRanks 303rd of 867 High schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course American Government (Dover High School)91.778.3
 13.4%
   End of Course American Government (Dover City)91.778.3
 13.4%
   End of Course American Government (Ohio)77.772
 5.7%
End of Course American History (Dover High School)84.182.1
 2%
   End of Course American History (Dover City)84.182.1
 2%
   End of Course American History (Ohio)78.169.7
 8.4%
End of Course Biology (Dover High School)83.974.2
 9.7%
   End of Course Biology (Dover City)83.974.2
 9.7%
   End of Course Biology (Ohio)73.763.7
 10%
End of Course English II (Dover High School)78.272.6
 5.6%
   End of Course English II (Dover City)78.372.6
 5.7%
   End of Course English II (Ohio)66.260.8
 5.4%
End of Course Geometry (Dover High School)45.645.8
 0.2%
   End of Course Geometry (Dover City)49.548.1
 1.4%
   End of Course Geometry (Ohio)50.141.8
 8.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Dover High School)63.651
 12.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Dover City)77.161.8
 15.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students797859
 7.8%
African American95
 44.4%
American Indian01
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic91158
 73.6%
Pacific Islander00
White677681
 0.6%
Two or More Races1510
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.2%29.5%
 2.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dover High School

Dover High School ranks 370th of 864 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Dover High School are 79% White, 18% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 859 students attended Dover High School.

Dover High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dover Avenue Elementary School
Elementary : East Elementary School
Elementary : South Elementary School
Middle : Dover Middle School


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