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Dover High School

One Dover High Drive
Dover, DE 19904
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Dover High School is a high school located in Dover, Delaware. It is a part of the Capital School District. Communities served include the majority of Dover, as well as Cheswold, Hartly, Little Creek, and about half of Leipsic. Dover High School's principal is Shawndell Solomon.
Serving 1,867 students in grades 9-12, Dover High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,867 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 91% (Top 50% in DE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

School Overview

Dover High School's student population of 1,867 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,867 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Year Founded
1965
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar

School Rankings

Dover High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dover High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (DE)
#137 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15%
31%
37%
42%
15%
21%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
17%
20%
Black
55%
31%
White
20%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
91%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Senator
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dover High School's ranking?
Dover High School is ranked #137 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Dover High School often compared to?
Dover High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Caesar Rodney High School, Smyrna High School, Polytech High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dover High School?
The graduation rate of Dover High School is 91%, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Dover High School?
1,867 students attend Dover High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Dover High School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dover High School?
Dover High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dover High School offer ?
Dover High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dover High School part of?
Dover High School is part of Capital School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,867 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 91% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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