- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dover, NH
Dover Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Dover Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330264000088
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dover Senior High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of New Hampshire schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Hampshire.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Dover · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Dover Senior High School has class sizes larger than 82% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dover Senior High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Dover, NH.
School address
District: Dover School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330264000088 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-87 students YoY
Dover Senior High School shrank from 1,505 students in 2022-23 to 1,418 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 105.4 → 107.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-87 students YoY 330264000088 · Dover, NH High · MID · TRAD
1,371 enr · 13.1:1 · 19.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Dover Middle School (941 students)
Dover Senior High School shrank from 1,505 students in 2022-23 to 1,418 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 105.4 → 107.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Hampshire schools → · Find another →
Dover Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Dover Senior High School
1,371 students
- Dover Middle S
Dover Middle School
941 students
- Woodman Park S 421
Woodman Park School
421 students
- Frances G. Hop 412
Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street
412 students
- Garrison Schoo 353
Garrison School
353 students
What this shows Dover Senior High School reports 1,371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dover Senior High School compares
Dover Senior High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 7% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,371 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,371
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
45.7%
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
$19,118
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $24,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.5%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Dover Senior High School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
District finance for Dover School District reports $19,118 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dover Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodman Park School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Garrison School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dover Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~1,371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dover Senior High School
How many students attend Dover Senior High School?
Dover Senior High School has 1,371 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dover, NH. CCD year-over-year: 1,505 (2022-23) → 1,418 (2023-24), down 87.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dover Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dover Senior High School is 13.1:1, which is 16% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dover Senior High School?
19.9% of students at Dover Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dover Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Dover Senior High School is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Dover, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dover Senior High School?
Dover Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Senior High School rank among public schools in Dover?
By Resource Investment Index, Dover Senior High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Dover, NH. 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 School District?
Besides Dover Senior High School, Dover School District also operates Dover Middle School (941 students), Woodman Park School (421 students), and Frances G. Hopkins Elementary School at Horne Street (412 students). See the Dover School District district page for the complete list.