- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dover, OH
Dover High School
Federal NCES profile for Dover High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390438900855
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dover High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Dover · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 823
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Dover High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Dover, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Dover High School held near 847 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 390438900855 · Dover, OH High · MID · TRAD
823 enr · 24.6% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Dover Middle School (616 students)
Dover High School held near 847 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Dover High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dover High School
823 students
- Dover Middle S
Dover Middle School
616 students
- South Elementa
South Elementary School
422 students
- East Elementar
East Elementary School
405 students
- Dover Avenue E
Dover Avenue Elementary School
392 students
What this shows Dover High School reports 823 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 22% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 823 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
823
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$10,415
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.8%
African American 0.7%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Dover High School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dover City reports $10,415 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| South Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| East Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Dover Avenue Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
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
- 422
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Dover High School
How many students attend Dover High School?
Dover High School has 823 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dover, OH. CCD year-over-year: 859 (2022-23) → 847 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dover High School?
24.6% of students at Dover High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dover High School?
The largest demographic group at Dover High School is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Dover, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dover High School?
Dover High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: 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 #2 of 5 public schools in Dover, OH. 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 City?
Besides Dover High School, Dover City also operates Dover Middle School (616 students), South Elementary School (422 students), and East Elementary School (405 students). See the Dover City district page for the complete list.