Dover High School

What Dover High School does

Dover High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 within the Dover Public Schools district, located at 100 Grace Street in Dover, Morris County, New Jersey. The district was founded in 1722 and encompasses seven schools — Dover High School, Dover Middle School, three elementary schools (Academy Street, East Dover, North Dover), Dover Preschool/Early Learning Center, and Dover Bridge Academy — supported by a workforce of approximately 495 staff. The district operates as a government entity under New Jersey state law, governed by an elected Board of Education, and serves a multicultural community with a significant Hispanic population. Enrollment is restricted to residents within Dover city limits, and core educational services are provided tuition-free as required by state and federal public education mandates.

The school's academic product portfolio includes 18 AP courses and the AP Capstone Program (AP Seminar and AP Research), Gifted & Talented cohorts spanning PreK-12, a Two-Way Dual Language 50/50 Spanish-English immersion program in grades K-4, six specialized special education programs (in-class resource, pull-out resource, LLD, ABA autism, MD, ERI), and a 21st Century Skills curriculum covering robotics, computer programming, culinary arts, business law, and personal finance. Technology infrastructure includes the Atlas curriculum management system, i-Ready Math adaptive diagnostics, the newly adopted Amira Learning AI-powered reading platform (deployed for 2025-2026), the Clever single sign-on portal, Google Classroom, and the Genesis student information system. The district's flagship external partnership is the Paper Mill Playhouse Adopt-a-School program, recognized as a Top 10 national arts education initiative by The Kennedy Center.

Revenue is generated entirely through government funding channels — local property taxes, New Jersey state education aid, and federal grants — with no tuition or commercial fees. The go-to-market model is community-led residency-based enrollment, supplemented by active family engagement through PTAs, the Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC), the Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG), and ParentSquare communications. Distribution relies on direct enrollment registration for district residents, with no external revenue expansion avenue. Strategic partnerships with County College of Morris (dual enrollment), Centenary University (ESL certification), Fairleigh Dickinson University (Orton-Gillingham literacy training), and William Paterson University (dual credit creative writing) extend academic pathways beyond the standard K-12 curriculum.

Name

Dover High School

Legal name

Dover Public Schools Board of Education

Website

https://dover-nj.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1722

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Dover High School is a public grades 9-12 high school within the Dover Public Schools district in Dover, New Jersey, serving district residents with tuition-free education, 18 AP courses, Dual Language programs, and AI-integrated K-6 literacy tools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Secondary academic programs
• College readiness programs
• Dual language education
• Special education services

Headquarters

HQ city

DOVER, New Jersey

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Public School Funding: District operates as a traditional public school system funded through local property taxes, state education funding from New Jersey, and federal grants. No direct tuition or fee-based revenue from families for core educational services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Dover High School is a tuition-free public secondary school serving Dover, New Jersey residents in grades 9-12. It provides core academic instruction, college and career preparation, 21st-century technical courses, extracurricular programs, and specialized support through the wider Dover Public Schools system.

Product overview

Dover Public Schools operates as a public school district offering a comprehensive PK-12 educational portfolio. The district provides core academic programs (ELA, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages) alongside specialized programs including Gifted & Talented education, Dual Language bilingual education, and 21st Century Skills courses (robotics, computer programming, business, culinary arts). Technology-integrated learning is delivered through integrated platforms including Amira Reading (AI-powered K-6 literacy), i-Ready Math (adaptive K-6 mathematics), and the Clever single sign-on portal. Curriculum management is supported by Atlas, with student information managed through Genesis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Public Secondary Education Tuition-free public education for students in grades 9-12 who reside in Dover, New Jersey, including core academic instruction, college and career preparation, technical courses, extracurricular activities, and student support services.
• Amira Reading (K-6) AI-powered digital reading platform used for grades K-6 that listens to students read aloud, provides real-time feedback on fluency and comprehension, and generates progress reports for teachers and parents.
• i-Ready Math Online adaptive mathematics program for grades K-6 with diagnostic assessments, personalized instruction that adjusts in real time, and progress monitoring for teachers and families.
• 21st Century Skills Program Academic program offering courses in Robotics, Computer Programming, AP Computer Science Principles, Marketing, Foods and Nutrition, Child Care, Business Law, Final Cut Pro Video Development, Electricity & Circuits, and Personal Finance.
• English Language Arts (ELA) Program K-12 literacy program providing classroom libraries, book clubs, choice-reading initiatives, workshop-model instruction, and literacy training and dual-credit partnerships.
• Gifted & Talented Program Differentiated instruction program spanning pre-K through grade 12, with cohort classes in grades 3-6, honors and Advanced Placement courses in middle and high school, and the AP Capstone Program.
• Dual Language Program Two-way bilingual education program using a 50/50 instructional model in Spanish and English for grades K-4, with more than 94% of students in the program eligible for full-time bilingual education.
• Special Education Services Specialized education and related services for students with disabilities, including in-class and pull-out resource support, LLD, ABA autism program, MD multiple disabilities, and ERI emotional regulation.

Quantifiable outcome

• East Dover Elementary School recognized for exceeding standards in NJSLA ELA growth and meeting standards in Mathematics (2024)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Paper Mill PlayhouseflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFourth year of award-winning Adopt-a-School project - a four-year, four-phase arts-in-education program partnering students with Paper Mill Playhouse, the state theatre of New Jersey and winner of 2016 Regional Theatre Tony Award. Students attend productions and participate in arts education programming. This is a core flagship partnership deeply embedded in the curriculum.
• Centenary UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership enabling district teachers to earn ESL certification, improving quality of education and support for Multilingual Learners. Enhances teacher qualifications and instructional capabilities.
• County College of MorriscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual enrollment partnership allowing high school students to take college-level courses such as Anatomy and Physiology I, providing college credit while in high school.
• Home DepotminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supported full renovations of Foods and Nutrition kitchen classroom to fully immerse students in culinary arts skills.
• NovartisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsors Hispanic Art Show as part of Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival in Fine and Performing Arts department.
• Lake Hopatcong FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActive participation across all grade levels K-12 in hands-on ecological studies and environmental quality assessment programs.
• Fairleigh Dickinson UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaunched full Orton-Gillingham cohort for K-6 teachers in collaboration with university, enhancing commitment to effective literacy instruction using IMSE methodology.
• William Paterson UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership offers high school students Dual Credit Enrollment opportunities in creative writing, expanding academic and creative horizons.
• NJ Consortium for Gifted and Talented Programs (NJCGTP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDistrict membership provides G&T teachers with curriculum, instruction, and enrichment activities for students.
• College BoardcoreTechnology or IntegrationAP Capstone Program provider allowing students to develop college-readiness skills through AP Seminar and AP Research courses. 18 AP courses offered.
• New York JetsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNFL Play 60 program collaboration focusing on promoting physical activity among 6th-grade students.
• Novartis Girls in ScienceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelect students from Dover High and Middle School actively participate in Novartis Girls in Science and Business Mentorship and Teen Multicultural Mentorship Programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Randolph Township School District: Morris County, NJ public K-12 district with similar school count and student population. Comparable in academic programming breadth and AP course offerings.
• Kinnelon Public Schools: Small Morris County, NJ public K-12 district of similar enrollment scale. Comparable operating model and academic programming.
• Roxbury Township School District: Morris County, NJ K-12 public school district with comparable enrollment scale and suburban demographic profile. Direct competitor for student enrollment within the region.
• Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District: Larger Morris County, NJ K-12 public school district with significant multilingual learner population. Comparable demographic and programming mix to Dover.
• Hanover Park Regional High School District: Morris County, NJ regional public high school district serving East Hanover, Florham Park, and Hanover Township. Comparable size and public-high-school operating model.
• Mount Olive Township School District: Morris County, NJ K-12 public school district of comparable scale. Similar competitive dynamic for in-district enrollment and NJ state aid competition.
• Hackettstown Public Schools: Small public school district in adjacent Warren County, NJ with comparable K-12 enrollment. Direct peer in operating scale and traditional public-school structure.
• Jefferson Township Public Schools: Morris County, NJ public K-12 school district with similar enrollment size and suburban/rural mix. Directly comparable operating model and AP offerings.
• Morris Hills High School District: Regional public high school district serving portions of Morris County, NJ. Comparable to Dover in size, geography, and traditional public-school operating model in the same county.
• Morris School District (Morristown): Morris County, NJ K-12 public school district serving Morristown and surrounding areas. Comparable demographic mix with multilingual learners and similar academic program breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/@doverpublicschools806
• Facebookfacebook.com/doverschools
• Instagraminstagram.com/doverpublicschools
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/dover-high-school-73

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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