Summary:
The city of Dedham, Massachusetts is home to a single high school, Dedham High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school has a 3-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger and its ranking has fluctuated in recent years, going from 111 out of 348 schools in 2023-2024 to 113 out of 347 schools in 2022-2023, and currently ranking 156 out of 349 Massachusetts high schools for the 2024-2025 school year.
Dedham High School's performance is mixed, with strengths in mathematics and a high graduation rate of 91.3%, but lower-than-average test scores in English Language Arts and Science compared to the state. The school's 10th-grade students scored 56.44% proficient or better in MCAS Next Generation Mathematics, significantly higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44.6%. However, their scores in MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts and Science were below the state averages. The school's per-student spending of $22,292 is relatively high, which may contribute to the overall quality of education and resources available to students.
While Dedham High School appears to be a solid performer, there are areas for improvement, particularly in English Language Arts and Science test scores. The school's small student-teacher ratio of 11.3 suggests that students may have more individualized attention and support, but the lack of data on free or reduced-price lunch recipients makes it difficult to assess the school's socioeconomic diversity and the potential impact on student performance.
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