- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dover, NJ
Dover High School
Federal NCES profile for Dover High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340393004212
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dover High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Dover · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Dover High School has class sizes larger than 80% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dover High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Dover, NJ.
School address
District: Dover Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340393004212 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Dover High School held near 1,176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 87.2 → 90.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 340393004212 · Dover, NJ High · MID · TRAD
1,167 enr · 13.4:1 · 35.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: North Dover Elementary School (640 students)
Dover High School held near 1,176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 87.2 → 90.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Dover High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dover High School
1,167 students
- North Dover El
North Dover Elementary School
640 students
- Academy Street
Academy Street Elementary School
509 students
- Dover Middle S
Dover Middle School
481 students
- East Dover Ele 411
East Dover Elementary School
411 students
What this shows Dover High School reports 1,167 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dover High School compares
Dover High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▲ 20% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,167 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,167
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$22,480
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 389 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.3%
White 4.5%
African American 3.3%
Asian 2.3%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Dover High School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
District finance for Dover Public School District reports $22,480 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Dover Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy Street Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dover Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Dover Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~1,167 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dover High School
How many students attend Dover High School?
Dover High School has 1,167 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dover, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 1,159 (2022-23) → 1,176 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dover High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dover High School is 13.4:1, which is 14% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dover High School?
35.4% of students at Dover High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dover High School?
The largest demographic group at Dover High School is Hispanic or Latino at 89.3% of enrollment, in Dover, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dover High School?
Dover High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 #7 of 7 public schools in Dover, NJ. 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 Public School District?
Besides Dover High School, Dover Public School District also operates North Dover Elementary School (640 students), Academy Street Elementary School (509 students), and Dover Middle School (481 students). See the Dover Public School District district page for the complete list.