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Dover Area High School vs. Central York High School

Should you attend Dover Area High School or Central York High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Dover Area High School
4500 Intermediate Ave
Dover, PA 17315
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Central York High School
601 Mundis Mill Rd
York, PA 17406
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Dover Area High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
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Overview
Serving 1,013 students in grades 9-12, Dover Area High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,800 students in grades 9-12, Central York High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,013 students
1,800 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Dover Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Central York High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Dover Area High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Central York High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
112 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Dover Area High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Central York High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Dover Area High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dover Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Central York High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Central York School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#899 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#1409 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Dover Area High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Central York High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in PA)
31%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dover Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dover Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central York High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Central York School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
64%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dover Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dover Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central York High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Central York School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
61%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Dover Area High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dover Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Central York High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Central York School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
88%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
93%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Dover Area High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Dover Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Central York High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Central York School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Dover Area High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Central York High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
277
454
Grade 10 Students
271
471
Grade 11 Students
216
432
Grade 12 Students
249
443

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Dover Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dover Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Central York High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Central York School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Dover Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dover Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Central York High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Central York School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Dover Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dover Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Central York High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Central York School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
73%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Dover Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dover Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Central York High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Central York School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Dover Area High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dover Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Central York High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Central York School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.44
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Dover Area High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dover Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Central York High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Central York School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Dover Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dover Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Central York High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Central York School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Dover Area High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dover Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Central York High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Central York School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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