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Dover Area High School

Dover Area SD · York County · 4500 Intermediate Ave, Dover, PA 17315.0

(717)292-8066

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7/10
#221
Rank 221 out of 625
Top 35%
English Language Arts6/10 · #283 · 55th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #137 · 78th percentile
Science6/10 · #292 · 53rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Dover Area High School sits in the quiet, semi-rural stretch of York County just north of the city of York, where the pace is unhurried and community ties run deep. The school punches solidly in the middle of Pennsylvania's rankings, with math being a particular strength — a good fit for families who want a grounded, no-frills public school experience without the intensity of the more competitive suburban districts nearby. If you're drawn to a tight-knit community where Friday night football still matters and neighbors know each other's names, Dover's blend of small-town character and steady academics is worth a serious look.

Student Demographics

221 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
168 (76%)
Hispanic
32 (14%)
African American
14 (6%)
Multiple Races
5 (2%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners9 (4%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged98 (44%)
Students with Disabilities34 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

979
Enrollment
68.1
Teachers (FTE)
14.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

92.1%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

9
AP Courses
offered
12.7%
AP Participation
of students
129
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #416 · 37th percentile

12 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found