About Us

Dover is a small city of 30,000 people located in the Seacoast area of southern New Hampshire, 65 miles north of Boston. Dover High School educates students from Dover and the towns of Barrington andNottingham, New Hampshire.

· A comprehensive high school and career technical center for grades 9 – 12
· 20-21 Schedule in response to Covid-19: Four 80-minute synchronous virtual blocks
· 21-22 Schedule: Four 80-minute blocks, alternating

· Accreditation: New England Association of Schools and Colleges
· School year: Four quarters (177 school days)
· School enrollment: 1565
                Grade 12: 419

                Grade 11: 393
                Grade 10: 407

                Grade 9: 346
· Total professional staff: 136, a majority of whom hold master’s degrees
· Six school counselors provide service with a ratio of 261:1

MISSION STATEMENT 
Dover High School is committed to the development of lifelong learners who strive to reach their full potential academically, civically and socially. We will foster collaboration among students, teachers, administration and the greater community, to create a student-centered educational experience in a respectful and safe environment.

CURRICULUM
• Dover High School provides a comprehensive curriculum of Honors and AP, College Preparatory, and general 
courses. Ten Advanced Placement courses are offered in English, American History, Mathematics, Science, World 
Language, Computers, and Art. Twenty-seven honors level courses are offered in English, Mathematics, Science, 
Social Studies, World Languages and Career Technical Center Programs.

• Advanced coursework is also offered through Dual Enrollment, Early College and Independent Studies.

• In response to Covid-19, 20-21 courses were offered in virtual, synchronous, 80-minute blocks, 4x4 allowing for a 
maximum of 8 credits per year. Prior to 20-21, and resuming 21-22, courses are offered in 80-minute blocks on an 
alternating day schedule.

• The Regional Career Technical Center provides students with a focused and unique career and technical education program. By combining a CTC program with an appropriate sequence of courses, students prepare themselves for a variety of options, including two- and four-year colleges, apprenticeships and entry level positions in a career field. With 19 programs offered at DHS, students can pursue programs such as Biomedical Science, Health Science Technology, Pre-engineering, Sports Medicine, Welding and a Firefighter Academy.

• The music program offers courses in Band/Marching Band, Chorus, Chorus Ensemble, Jazz and Concert Band, and a wide variety of music electives.

• Students may take classes at the Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (VLACS).

• Beginning in 20-21 transfer courses will not count towards cumulative GPA and to earn a class rank and GPA from 
DHS students must complete at least three semesters. 

• Art students compete for the New Hampshire Scholastic Art Awards.

• Special Education and ESOL services are provided

CLASS OF 2021

302 Graduates

Class Rank: GPA is based on a weighted 4.00 scale
Honors and AP courses: A=5.0 B=4.0 C=3.0 D=1.0
All other courses: A=4.0 B=3.0 C=2.0 D=1.0 F=0.0