Serving 1,418 students in grades 9-12, Dover Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in NH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dover Senior High School's student population of 1,418 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 108 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Mascot
The Green Wave
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
Year Founded
1851
School Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
Dover Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dover Senior High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#221 out of 457 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
83%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dover Senior High School's ranking?
Dover Senior High School is ranked #221 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What schools are Dover Senior High School often compared to?
Dover Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oyster River High School, Somersworth High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dover Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Dover Senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 88%.
How many students attend Dover Senior High School?
1,418 students attend Dover Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Dover Senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dover Senior High School?
Dover Senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dover Senior High School offer ?
Dover Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dover Senior High School part of?
Dover Senior High School is part of Dover School District.
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