Dover High School's principal is Dr. Courtney Voshell, and the assistant principals are Tiff McCullough, Tina Pinkett, Terri Sharpe, and Kevin Turner.
School philosophy
"The community of Dover High School believes that education is a major factor in preparing all students for productive lives. Emphasis is placed on the development of attitudes and skills necessary for adapting to a changing society. To accomplish this most effectively, the school works with the family, the community, and other institutions. The faculty and staff of Dover High School respect the worth and dignity of each individual and realize that students differ in their social backgrounds, preferences, and interests. We recognize that variations exist among student educational experiences, levels of ability, degrees of preparation and learning styles. The high school believes that when students respect and accept diversity in a multicultural setting, it enhances their potential for success in all areas of their lives. Furthermore, Dover High School promotes achievement in using technology appropriate to specific areas of learning. We believe that learning is a process; therefore, we support the idea that the students and the community benefit most when there is encouragement toward a lifelong pursuit of knowledge and personal fulfillment."
Athletics
Dover High School has 20 teams which play 17 different sports in three seasons. Dover High School has rarely ever won any of its sports events, and they are extremely underfunded in all departments.
Dover High School offers a program for students to become certified nursing assistants. Since 2006, members of Dover High's Japanese Club have participated in a cultural exchange program with its sister school located in Kakuda, Japan.
Referendum
A 2010 Capital School District referendum on funding for a new Dover High School and renovation of other district schools passed on March 31. Construction of the new school began in the spring of 2011, and was completed in the fall of 2014.
Awards and achievements
In 2009 a record-breaking number of AP Scholars were recognized at the school. A total of 49 students were named for 2010, with two of them also being named as National AP Scholars. Dover High School was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 1986. The school made Newsweeks list of America's Best High Schools for five straight years, beginning in 2006. Below is a table of Newsweeks ratings of Dover High School.
Year
Rank
Challenge Index rating
2006
1201
1.013
2007
993
1.311
2008
858
1.525
2009
904
1.647
2010
744
1.974
Dover High School's BPA team performed well at the 2010 National Leadership Conference, placing 6th in Fundamentals of Web Design, 1st in PC Servicing and Troubleshooting, 3rd in Network Design, and 9th in Small Business Management. The school entered the Odyssey of the Mind, and did well. The team placed 7th in the World Finals in 2009.
