What grades does Dover High School serve?

Dover High School is a High school serving students in Dover, DE. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Dover High School located?

Dover High School is located at Dover, DE in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dover High School?

Dover High School has a student-teacher ratio of 18.9:1.

What schools are in Dover, DE?

Dover, DE is served by the local school district. Dover High School is one of the High schools in the area.

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Dover High School — School Calendar 2026-27

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Dover, DE 19904

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Upcoming Events

Nov

Wed

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Thu

Christmas BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Jan

Fri

New Year's DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Jan

Mon

MLK Jr. DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Feb

Mon

Presidents DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Mar

Mon

Spring BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

1,867

Student:Teacher

18.9:1

Locale

Urban

District

Capital School District

Phone

(302)241-2400

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

45%

54th percentile in DE

Math Proficiency

21%

37th percentile in DE

Graduation Rate

78%

Chronic Absenteeism

22.1%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

19 courses offered

271 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

176 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

69 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

337 test takers

Athletics

19 sports, 31 teams

432 participants

Student-Teacher Ratio: 34.2:1

Worse than average in DE

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,870

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

89% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Social Workers

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$26,301

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$12,246

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$22,822

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 18%State 59%Local 24%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$362,795

+1.9% 1yr+38.0% 5yr

Dover, DE metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

20.4%

Below 150% poverty line

6.1%

Unemployment rate

6.9%

Uninsured residents

11.3%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,484

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,304

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

70%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

455 (35%)

Other Health Impairment

241 (18%)

Autism

209 (16%)

Speech/Language Impairment

118 (9%)

Emotional Disturbance

98 (8%)

Intellectual Disability

68 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,812

Current enrollment

Stable(+1% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Nov 25, 2026

Thanksgiving Break

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Break

Thu, Dec 24, 2026

Christmas Break

Break

Fri, Jan 1, 2027

New Year's Day

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Capital School District. Dover High School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	Labor Day WeekendDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day HolidayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Christmas BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Jr. DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Jun 11, 2027	Last Pupil DayDistrict-wide	Event	—