DEDHAM HIGH SCHOOL
Dedham High is a public high school that is part of the Dedham school district, located in Dedham, MA with about 734 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 65 teachers, Dedham High has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Dedham High School, located at 140 Whiting Avenue in Dedham, Massachusetts, serves as the primary public secondary school for the local community. As part of the Dedham Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether through higher education, vocational training, or the workforce. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education by balancing rigorous core curriculum requirements with a variety of elective courses, helping students explore their specific interests and academic strengths.
Beyond the classroom, Dedham High fosters a vibrant school culture by encouraging student involvement in a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school’s mission focuses on cultivating a supportive environment that promotes civic responsibility, critical thinking, and personal growth among its student body. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding academic calendars, departmental resources, or district policies, the official school website at http://www.dedham.k12.ma.us serves as the primary hub for school-home communication.
For more information, contact Dedham High at (781) 310-1100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Dedham, MA 02026
(781) 310-1100
http://www.dedham.k12.ma.us
DEDHAM HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Dedham, MA with about 734 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Massachusetts
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dedham
- Total Students:
- 734
- Teachers:
- 65.01
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 734 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DEDHAM HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 70.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.4%
- Black or African American
- 9.9%
- Asian
- 4.0%
- Two or more races
- 2.0%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.