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Dover-Sherborn Regional High

9 Junction Street, Dover, MA 02030 · (508) 785-1730 · Norfolk County
GRADES 09–12HIGH41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL610 STUDENTS
Enrollment
610
High
DISTRICT 541 · STATE 777
Student : Teacher
9.8:1
62 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.7:1 · STATE 23.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
1
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
139
Grade 10
141
Grade 11
178
Grade 12
152
Student demographics
White
41768%
DISTRICT 70% · STATE 51%
Hispanic
427%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 26%
Black
173%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 10%
Asian
9115%
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 7%
Two+
427%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
29849%
Female
31151%

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Test scores

MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts
93.0%
MA avg 43.8% . +2.0pp since 2018
Math
89.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -3.0pp since 2018
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
610
-55 (-8%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
9.8:1
was 11.5:1
% White
68%
was 84%
% Hispanic
7%
was 3%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
15%
was 7%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Dover-Sherborn Regional High

Dover-Sherborn Regional High is a cozy 9-12 campus in Dover, Massachusetts, one of the schools within Dover-Sherborn. The school caters to 610 students in grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 777 students per school, that is 21% smaller than typical.

Within Dover-Sherborn, which oversees 2 schools and 1,081 students, Dover-Sherborn Regional High is one campus in the system.

Looking at the student body, Dover-Sherborn Regional High lists that White students make up the majority at 68%; the rest is composed of 15% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, 3% Black. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 62 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 9.8:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 23.4:1, putting Dover-Sherborn Regional High tighter than the state norm the norm.

Around the school, Norfolk County reports that median household income runs about $130,739, about 59% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 4%. Across Norfolk County's 198 public schools (combined enrollment of about 101,300 students), Dover-Sherborn Regional High is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Dover-Sherborn Regional Middle School, around 0.1 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a rural setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Dover-Sherborn Regional High's enrollment has decreased 8% since 2018, when it stood at 665 (now 610). Over the same period, the White share declined from 84% to 68%. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 11.5:1 in 2018 to 9.8:1 today.

Inside the community feed, the feed for Dover-Sherborn Regional High typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Norfolk County at a glance

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Population
730,082
Census ACS
Median income
$130,739
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
59%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
198
101,300 students

Quick facts

School name
Dover-Sherborn Regional High
District
Dover-Sherborn
Address
9 Junction Street, Dover, MA 02030
Phone
(508) 785-1730
County
Norfolk County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
610
Teachers (FTE)
62
Student–teacher ratio
9.8:1
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
250429000574
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Dover-Sherborn Regional High
How large is Dover-Sherborn Regional High?
Dover-Sherborn Regional High enrolls approximately 610 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Dover-Sherborn Regional High serve?
Dover-Sherborn Regional High serves grades 09-12.
How many students per teacher at Dover-Sherborn Regional High?
Approximately 9.8:1 students per teacher at Dover-Sherborn Regional High.
What is the student diversity at Dover-Sherborn Regional High?
Student demographics at Dover-Sherborn Regional High are roughly 68% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Black, 15% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is Dover-Sherborn Regional High in?
Dover-Sherborn Regional High is part of Dover-Sherborn.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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