Dedham High School

Dedham High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
140 Whiting Ave,  Dedham, MA
Oakdale Neighborhood
Dedham Public Schools
3.5
4.2
715 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
James Forrest
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B+
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
64
Full Time Teachers
64
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
610
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
25
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
60.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
5
Equity
7
College Readiness
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
150:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.7%
Female
46.7%
White
67%
Hispanic
16.1%
Black
10.1%
Two or more races
2.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Massachusetts Amherst 189 Students
University of Massachusetts Boston 163 Students
Boston University 140 Students
Northeastern University 109 Students
Boston College 109 Students
University of New Hampshire 88 Students
Suffolk University 87 Students
University of Rhode Island 81 Students
Merrimack College 69 Students
Stonehill College 69 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 93 Students
Nursing 88 Students
Psychology 60 Students
Biology 47 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 34 Students
Finance 28 Students
Education 24 Students
Marketing 21 Students
Communications 21 Students
Political Science and Government 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 150 Reviews
3.0 Senior
10/13/2024
In terms of academics, students will get out of it what they put into it. The school does a pretty good job of giving students academic opportunities. In terms of facilities, the building is extremely old, has no air conditioning in most of the classrooms, and has rats. Most of the funding goes into sports, so the arts clubs don't get a lot of funding. This is also why we don't have any field trips that require vehicular transportation.
5.0 Senior
2/18/2023
I really like how the school comes together to support each other in hard times. One thing I would change is the courses- I would like if there were more variety offered.
4.0 Alum
12/30/2021
It was a great experience overall. Minus the fact that they didn't have certain classes I needed for college. I enjoyed being there with my friends especially in my track team as we got to spend time together after school. Teachers were there to help you and that's a plus especially if you struggle academically in certain subjects. Sports were terrible as this school never won in any sport therefore if you join it's only to be involved not to get a benefit out of it.
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4.2 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/25/2018
I am so happy that my son attended Dedham High School! DHS has a wonderful community lead by a very involved principal and excellent teachers. DHS offers so many AP classes that your child will be challenged. My son was in control of his academic experience, but his teachers were actively involved a...
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3.0 student
5/16/2016
Limited choices as students. If not in honors or other more advanced classes students are very demotivated, whether it be because of the school or other reasons. But the school does offer you the chance to succeed
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3.0 student
11/20/2012
I like Dedham High as a school, but the amount offered is limited. If Dedham were to invest more in extracurricular activities and smaller class size, I would give it a higher rating
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5.0 student
5/4/2009
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