- South Western SHS reported a higher sat/act participation than Dover Area HS (164 vs. 0).
- Dover Area HS reported a higher dual enrollment than South Western SHS (145 vs. 45).
- South Western SHS reported a higher chronically absent students than Dover Area HS (251 vs. 174).
- Source Data Limit: 12 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
South Western SHS reported a higher chronically absent students than Dover Area HS (251 vs. 174).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
South Western SHS reported a higher graduating cohort than Dover Area HS (290 vs. 235).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
South Western SHS reported a higher sat/act participation than Dover Area HS (164 vs. 0).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
South Western SHS reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Dover Area HS (44 vs. 16).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
South Western SHS reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Dover Area HS (5 vs. 0).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
26 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at South Western SHS
1 metric was reported by South Western SHS. Comparable data for Dover Area HS is missing or suppressed.
Students per counselor
255.2:1
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Dover Area HS
$17,118.34
South Western SHS
$15,881.24
Local revenue share
Dover Area HS
53.8%
South Western SHS
67%
State revenue share
Dover Area HS
38.6%
South Western SHS
30.7%
Federal revenue share
Dover Area HS
7.6%
South Western SHS
2.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Dover Area HS
12.8%
South Western SHS
15.8%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
York County
$82,238
York County
$82,238
Poverty rate
York County
8.6%
York County
8.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
York County
27.2%
York County
27.2%
Unemployment rate
York County
3.4%
York County
3.4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.