- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dover, DE
Dover High School
Federal NCES profile for Dover High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 100019000050
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dover High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Delaware schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Delaware.
- #17 of 20
- public schools in Dover · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Delaware
- 1,812
- students enrolled
Dover High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Delaware schools. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dover High School ranks #17 of 20 public schools in Dover, DE.
School address
District: Capital School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100019000050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+96 students YoY
Dover High School grew from 1,771 students in 2022-23 to 1,867 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 107.3 → 99.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+96 students YoY 100019000050 · Dover, DE High · MID · TRAD
1,812 enr · 16.9:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Middle School (860 students)
Dover High School grew from 1,771 students in 2022-23 to 1,867 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 107.3 → 99.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
Dover High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dover High School
1,812 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
860 students
- South Dover El 577
South Dover Elementary School
577 students
- William Henry 432
William Henry Middle School
432 students
- Towne Point El 341
Towne Point Elementary School
341 students
- North Dover El 333
North Dover Elementary School
333 students
What this shows Dover High School reports 1,812 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dover High School compares
Dover High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Delaware and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,812 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,812
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Delaware - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$26,301
per pupil, district-wide
- above Delaware avg of $18,304
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 906 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 266 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 23 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 56.4%
White 18.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Dover High School is about as mixed as the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Capital School District reports $26,301 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dover High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Dover Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| William Henry Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Towne Point Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Dover Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dover High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~1,812 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dover High School
How many students attend Dover High School?
Dover High School has 1,812 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dover, DE. CCD year-over-year: 1,771 (2022-23) → 1,867 (2023-24), up 96.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dover High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dover High School is 16.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dover High School?
The largest demographic group at Dover High School is African American at 56.4% of enrollment, in Dover, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dover High School?
Dover High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dover High School rank among public schools in Dover?
By Resource Investment Index, Dover High School ranks #17 of 20 public schools in Dover, DE. 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 Capital School District?
Besides Dover High School, Capital School District also operates Central Middle School (860 students), South Dover Elementary School (577 students), and William Henry Middle School (432 students). See the Capital School District district page for the complete list.