Dover High School

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Dover High School ranks 145 th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dover High School is a public high school serving 380 students in grades 9-12 in Dover, Arkansas. The school is part of the Dover School District, which is ranked 53 out of 252 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Dover High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student compared to the state average, its academic performance is generally lower than state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, the percentage of students proficient or better in ATLAS/English Language Arts was 29% at Dover High School, compared to the state average of 33.8%. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.07% to 59.68% over the past three school years, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. When compared to nearby high schools, such as Lamar High School, Atkins High School, Dardanelle High School, Pottsville High School, and Russellville High School, Dover High School generally performs below the average in terms of test scores and statewide rankings.

The analysis of Dover High School's data reveals both strengths and areas for improvement. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student suggest a focus on personalized learning, but the overall academic performance, as measured by test scores and statewide rankings, indicates a need for further attention and intervention to help students reach their full potential. The school's declining statewide ranking, from 40th out of 290 Arkansas high schools in the 2020-2021 school year to 145th out of 305 in the 2023-2024 school year, is a concerning trend that the school and district may need to address.

Detail:

Public 9-12

101 Pirates Loop
Dover, AR 72837

(479) 331-2120

District: Dover School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
145^th of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,231

Feeder schools for Dover High School:

Elementary:	Dover Elementary School
Middle:	Dover Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 5.2

Number of students: 400

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.8%

Hispanic:

2.5%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dover High School ranks better than 52.5% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.91. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.8%), Hispanic (2.5%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dover High School is 5.2. (See more...)

Compare Dover High School employs 76.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dover High School is $10,231.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Dover High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Dover High School 145^th of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Dover High School in the ranking list.)

Dover School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Dover School District 53^rd of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dover High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AR State Percentile
2006	56.50	70^th	232	69.8%
2007	53.63	97^th	258	62.4%
2008	47.23	120^th	256	53.1%
2009	49.85	125^th	261	52.1%
2010	32.89	204^th	262	22.1%
2011	43.43	161^st	266	39.5%
2012	59.63	92^nd	266	65.4%
2013	68.15	50^th	271	81.5%
2014	53.23	118^th	268	56.0%
2015	44.16	129^th	267	51.7%
2016	56.92	103^rd	269	61.7%
2017	73.94	47^th	264	82.2%
2018	68.64	59^th	263	77.6%
2019	64.15	79^th	282	72.0%
2021	76.85	40^th	290	86.2%
2022	68.74	63^rd	282	77.7%
2023	64.70	91^st	295	69.2%
2024	49.91	145^th	305	52.5%

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Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Dover High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	270	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	270
1989	538	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	538
1990	516	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	516
1991	539	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	539
1992	577	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	577
1993	587	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	589
1994	601	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	604
1995	640	0	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	645
1996	640	0	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	645
1997	654	0	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	660
1998	649	0	0	5	5	n/a	n/a	659
1999	673	0	0	6	4	n/a	n/a	683
2000	395	0	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	401
2001	442	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	446
2002	424	0	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	429
2003	424	0	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	429
2004	427	1	0	4	3	n/a	n/a	435
2005	406	1	0	7	5	n/a	n/a	419
2006	427	1	0	9	3	n/a	n/a	440
2007	430	2	0	10	4	n/a	n/a	446
2008	403	1	0	12	3	n/a	n/a	419
2009	371	2	1	8	3	n/a	n/a	385
2010	374	2	1	8	2	0	0	387
2011	376	2	3	9	3	0	0	393
2012	363	2	0	12	2	2	0	381
2013	404	3	1	1	2	1	3	415
2014	433	3	0	3	3	0	7	449
2015	431	2	1	12	3	0	6	455
2016	451	2	1	13	2	0	4	473
2017	429	2	1	11	3	0	4	450
2018	403	2	2	18	4	0	7	436
2019	389	1	1	23	4	0	6	424
2020	359	1	3	23	6	0	6	398
2021	342	1	2	20	4	0	3	372
2022	347	1	3	14	6	0	4	375
2023	346	1	3	16	8	0	6	380
2024	367	6	2	10	6	0	9	400

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Dover High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	270	24.5	11.0	n/a
1989	538	28.0	19.2	n/a
1990	516	28.0	18.4	23.1
1991	539	28.0	19.2	20.2
1992	577	28.1	20.5	19.2
1993	589	29.9	19.7	23.9
1994	604	31.2	19.4	22
1995	645	32.8	19.7	22.6
1996	645	32.8	19.7	22.6
1997	660	35.6	18.5	21.5
1998	659	35.6	18.5	21.4
1999	683	28.5	24.0	31.2
2000	401	39.0	10.3	27.9
2001	446	28.0	15.9	29.6
2002	429	34.0	12.6	28.4
2003	429	34.0	12.6	28.4
2004	435	34.0	12.8	29.9
2005	419	44.0	9.5	31.3
2006	440	36.0	12.2	30.9
2007	446	44.0	10.1	36.3
2008	419	46.0	9.1	34.8
2009	385	44.0	8.8	38.2
2010	387	36.8	9.2	39
2011	393	36.1	10.8	50.9
2012	381	39.0	9.7	50.4
2013	415	37.3	11.1	46.5
2014	449	37.5	11.9	54.8
2015	455	34.0	13.3	55.2
2016	473	34.0	13.9	51.2
2017	450	33.0	13.6	34.2
2018	436	37.1	11.7	37.6
2019	424	n/a	n/a	55.7
2020	398	52.5	7.5	55
2021	372	60.6	6.1	59.7
2022	375	80.3	4.6	49.1
2023	380	70.7	5.3	49.5
2024	400	76.3	5.2	47.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Dover High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	270	24.5	11.0	n/a
1989	538	28.0	19.2	n/a
1990	516	28.0	18.4	23.1
1991	539	28.0	19.2	20.2
1992	577	28.1	20.5	19.2
1993	589	29.9	19.7	23.9
1994	604	31.2	19.4	22
1995	645	32.8	19.7	22.6
1996	645	32.8	19.7	22.6
1997	660	35.6	18.5	21.5
1998	659	35.6	18.5	21.4
1999	683	28.5	24.0	31.2
2000	401	39.0	10.3	27.9
2001	446	28.0	15.9	29.6
2002	429	34.0	12.6	28.4
2003	429	34.0	12.6	28.4
2004	435	34.0	12.8	29.9
2005	419	44.0	9.5	31.3
2006	440	36.0	12.2	30.9
2007	446	44.0	10.1	36.3
2008	419	46.0	9.1	34.8
2009	385	44.0	8.8	38.2
2010	387	36.8	9.2	39
2011	393	36.1	10.8	50.9
2012	381	39.0	9.7	50.4
2013	415	37.3	11.1	46.5
2014	449	37.5	11.9	54.8
2015	455	34.0	13.3	55.2
2016	473	34.0	13.9	51.2
2017	450	33.0	13.6	34.2
2018	436	37.1	11.7	37.6
2019	424	n/a	n/a	55.7
2020	398	52.5	7.5	55
2021	372	60.6	6.1	59.7
2022	375	80.3	4.6	49.1
2023	380	70.7	5.3	49.5
2024	400	76.3	5.2	47.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dover High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$722 (7.1%)	$9,509 (92.9%)	$10,231

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dover High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 79^th of 282 High schools	Ranks 91^st of 295 High schools	2.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English (Dover High School)	72	67.1	4.9%
9th Grade English (Dover School District)	72	67.1	4.9%
9th Grade English (Arkansas)	58.6	53.4	5.2%
9th Grade Math (Dover High School)	30.6	26.4	4.2%
9th Grade Math (Dover School District)	30.6	26.4	4.2%
9th Grade Math (Arkansas)	35.8	26.6	9.2%
9th Grade Science (Dover High School)	41.4	39.6	1.8%
9th Grade Science (Dover School District)	41.4	39.6	1.8%
9th Grade Science (Arkansas)	35	31.9	3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Dover High School)	40.5	46.2	5.7%
9th Grade Reading (Dover School District)	40.5	46.2	5.7%
9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	37.4	40.6	3.2%
10th Grade English (Dover High School)	75.6	56.4	19.2%
10th Grade English (Dover School District)	75.6	56.4	19.2%
10th Grade English (Arkansas)	59.6	54.4	5.2%
10th Grade Math (Dover High School)	20.2	17.1	3.1%
10th Grade Math (Dover School District)	20.2	17.1	3.1%
10th Grade Math (Arkansas)	29.2	20.4	8.8%
10th Grade Science (Dover High School)	33	29.9	3.1%
10th Grade Science (Dover School District)	33	29.9	3.1%
10th Grade Science (Arkansas)	33	28.6	4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Dover High School)	25.6	38.5	12.9%
10th Grade Reading (Dover School District)	25.6	38.5	12.9%
10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)	32.2	35.9	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Dover High School)	19	18.1	0.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Dover School District)	19	18.1	0.9%
11th Grade English (Dover High School)	60.7	56.9	3.8%
11th Grade English (Dover School District)	60.7	56.9	3.8%
11th Grade Reading (Dover High School)	33.3	38.9	5.6%
11th Grade Reading (Dover School District)	33.3	38.9	5.6%
11th Grade Science (Dover High School)	29.8	30.6	0.8%
11th Grade Science (Dover School District)	29.8	30.6	0.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	424	380	10.4%
African American	1	1
American Indian	4	8	100%
Asian	1	3	200%
Hispanic	23	16	30.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	389	346	11.1%
Two or More Races	6	6
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.7%	49.5%	6.2%

Schools Near Dover High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2024)					ATLAS Reading (2024)					ATLAS Mathematics (2024)			ATLAS Algebra (2024)				ATLAS Geometry (2024)					ATLAS Science (2024)			ATLAS Biology (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 9th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 10th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading 9th Grade	ATLAS Reading 10th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 9th Grade	ATLAS Algebra 10th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Geometry 9th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 10th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 11th Grade	ATLAS Geometry 12th Grade	ATLAS Geometry All Grades	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	ATLAS Biology 9th Grade	ATLAS Biology 10th Grade	ATLAS Biology 11th Grade	ATLAS Biology 12th Grade	ATLAS Biology All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dover High School	Public	9-12	101 Pirates Loop	Dover	72837	Pope County	Dover School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 331-2120	400	76	5.2	47.5%	367 (91.8%)	6 (1.5%)	10 (2.5%)	2 (0.5%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	49.9	145^th of 305 public high schools	52.5%		64.7	91^st of 295 public high schools	69.2%	54			29.7	28.3	29.0			29.7	29.1	29.4					26.1		26.7	46.6	6.0	0.0		12.5				87.5	25.0	20.0	100.0	37.8	$10,231	$722	$9,509
Ark Technical Univeristy Career Center	Public	9-12	215 West O Street	Russellville	72801	Pope County	Ark Technical Univeristy Career Center	No	No	No	No	(844) 804-2628	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hector High School	Public	7-12	11601 Sr 27	Hector	72843	Pope County	Hector School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 284-3536	324	36	9.1	100.0%	305 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.0%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	64.2	87^th of 305 public high schools	71.5%		57.5	114^th of 295 public high schools	61.4%	27	23.1	27.9	40.7	39.6	32.7	19.2	27.9	37.3	35.4	30.0	15.4	15.2	15.3	26.7	8.7		13.1	23.1	11.8			14.9	17.3	32.8	25.7	100.0	42.6	0.0	0.0	42.0	$12,329	$1,142	$11,187
Russellville High School	Public	10-12	2203 S Knoxville	Russellville	72802	Pope County	Russellville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 968-3151	1,282	121	10.5	56.4%	745 (58.1%)	79 (6.2%)	345 (26.9%)	17 (1.3%)	6 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	88 (6.9%)	66.3	79^th of 305 public high schools	74.1%		68.8	67^th of 295 public high schools	77.3%	12				35.3	35.3				35.0	35.0						0.0	0.0	0.0	8.6	9.0	14.3	9.0				50.0	44.7	20.0	0.0	44.2	$11,546	$1,161	$10,384
Pottsville High School	Public	10-12	500 Apache Dr	Pottsville	72858	Pope County	Pottsville School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 968-6334	395	70	5.6	34.7%	350 (88.6%)	7 (1.8%)	29 (7.3%)	7 (1.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	76.6	42^nd of 305 public high schools	86.2%		89.1	20^th of 295 public high schools	93.2%	22				51.7	51.7				49.0	49.0						18.2	18.2		10.1	5.0	0.0	8.4					33.3	0.0	0.0	32.3	$10,760	$654	$10,106
Dardanelle High School	Public	9-12	1079 Hwy 28 N	Dardanelle	72834	Yell County	Dardanelle School District	No	No	No	No	(479) 229-4655	666	89	7.5	67.4%	353 (53.0%)	19 (2.9%)	268 (40.2%)	6 (0.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.6%)	70.3	64^th of 305 public high schools	79.0%		69.7	62^nd of 295 public high schools	79.0%	2			44.2	30.7	37.6			41.5	29.0	35.2					43.7		41.7	63.3	16.8	100.0	0.0	24.9				0.0	35.3	20.0		33.3	$10,935	$1,537	$9,398
Atkins High School	Public	9-12	403 Ave Three NW	Atkins	72823	Pope County	Atkins School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 641-7872	335	69	4.8	66.3%	311 (92.8%)	5 (1.5%)	8 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	9 (2.7%)	54	124^th of 305 public high schools	59.3%		57.5	115^th of 295 public high schools	61.0%	9			29.5	29.6	29.6			33.3	31.7	32.4					19.7		19.1	41.6	10.2	0.0		13.9					33.7			33.7	$10,698	$1,110	$9,588
Lamar High School	Public	9-12	301 Elberta St	Lamar	72846	Johnson County	Lamar School District	No	No	No	Yes	(479) 885-3344	360	46	7.8	70.3%	312 (86.7%)	7 (1.9%)	28 (7.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	10 (2.8%)	69.4	66^th of 305 public high schools	78.4%		73.2	53^rd of 295 public high schools	82.0%	13			34.4	34.2	34.3			33.4	33.0	33.1					17.6		17.6	77.3	36.5	100.0		47.7					55.3			55.3	$8,879	$722	$8,157

Frequently Asked Questions about Dover High School

What is the racial makeup of Dover High School?

Students at Dover High School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend Dover High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 400 students attended Dover High School.

What district is Dover High School in?

Dover School District

Is Dover High School a good school?

Dover High School ranks 145^th of 305 Arkansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Dover High School?

Dover High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dover Elementary School
Middle : Dover Middle School

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