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#1894 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Dover High School
High School · Dover Public School District · Dover, NJ
A high school in Dover, NJ where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 GRACE STREET, Dover, NJ 07801
- Math 14% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Dover High School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2021, to 23% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dover High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,098/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dover), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,053
Median home value
$369,400
Median rent
$1,747/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
48.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Christian School North CampusPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 231 | Compare → |
| Academy for Mathematics Science and EngineeringEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Morris Hills High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 1,141 | Compare → |
| Academy for Performing ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 144 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dover Public School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $24,619NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dover High School is listed in Dover Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dover High School
Dover High School is a public high school in Dover, NJ, part of Dover Public School District, serving approximately 1,176 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,894 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dover High School
What grades does Dover High School serve?
Dover High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Dover High School?
Dover High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,176 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dover High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dover High School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dover High School rank in NJ?
Dover High School ranks #1,894 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Dover High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dover High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dover High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dover High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Dover High School a charter school?
No, Dover High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dover High School a Title I school?
No, Dover High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dover High School?
51.4% of students at Dover High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,176
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (973) 989-2010
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 07801)
- 26,725
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 40
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07801; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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