- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dover, PA
Dover Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for Dover Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420768004558
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dover Area Hs earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Dover · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Dover Area Hs has class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dover Area Hs ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Dover, PA.
School address
District: Dover Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420768004558 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Dover Area Hs held near 1,013 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 63.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 420768004558 · Dover, PA High · MID · TRAD
979 enr · 15.5:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Dover Area Ms (735 students)
Dover Area Hs held near 1,013 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 63.0 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Dover Area Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dover Area Hs
979 students
- Dover Area Ms
Dover Area Ms
735 students
- North Salem El 384
North Salem El Sch
384 students
- Leib El Sch 372
Leib El Sch
372 students
- Dover Area El 356
Dover Area El Sch
356 students
- Weigelstown El 323
Weigelstown El Sch
323 students
What this shows Dover Area Hs reports 979 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dover Area Hs compares
Dover Area Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▼ 25% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 979 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
979
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,118
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Dover Area Hs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dover Area Sd reports $17,118 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dover Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Area Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Salem El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leib El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dover Area El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Weigelstown El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dover Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~979 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dover Area Hs
How many students attend Dover Area Hs?
Dover Area Hs has 979 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dover, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,016 (2022-23) → 1,013 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dover Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Dover Area Hs is 15.5:1, which is 14% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dover Area Hs?
43.8% of students at Dover Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dover Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at Dover Area Hs is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Dover, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dover Area Hs?
Dover Area Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dover Area Hs rank among public schools in Dover?
By Resource Investment Index, Dover Area Hs ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Dover, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Dover on the city page.
What other schools are in Dover Area Sd?
Besides Dover Area Hs, Dover Area Sd also operates Dover Area Ms (735 students), North Salem El Sch (384 students), and Leib El Sch (372 students). See the Dover Area Sd district page for the complete list.