#130 of 300 high schools in Massachusetts
#2530 of 16,910 nationally
About Dedham High
Dedham High is a public high located in Dedham, in the Dedham school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 719 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of high schools in United States and 130th of 300 ranked high schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is math proficiency (85th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (55th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 719.
There are 7 schools in Dedham; Dedham High ranks 3rd of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)10.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dedham High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 10.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dedham High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Avery
Dedham · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
321 students · 184 m away
Dedham Middle School
Dedham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
555 students · 364 m away
Oakdale
Dedham · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
262 students · 1.0 km away
Ohrenberger School
West Roxbury · Public middle · Grades 3–8
477 students · 2.0 km away
Beethoven Elementary School
West Roxbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
287 students · 2.1 km away
Greenlodge
Dedham · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
320 students · 2.4 km away
Academy Of the Pacific Rim Charter Public School
Hyde Park · Charter high · Grades 5–12
509 students · 2.4 km away
Channing Elementary School
Hyde Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
194 students · 2.5 km away
Early Childhood Center
Dedham · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
285 students · 2.6 km away
Kilmer K-8 School
West Roxbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
401 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Massachusetts with a comparable Enrollment.
English High School
Boston · Public high · Grades 7–12
720 students
Hampshire Regional High
Westhampton · Public high · Grades 7–12
718 students
Millbury Junior/Senior High
Millbury · Public high · Grades 7–12
722 students
Falmouth High
Falmouth · Public high · Grades 9–12
714 students
Scituate High School
Scituate · Public high · Grades 9–12
725 students
North Middlesex Regional
Townsend · Public high · Grades 9–12
711 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Dedham High a good school?
Dedham High has a Success Index (US) of 73.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of high schools in United States) and ranks #130 of 300 in Massachusetts. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dedham High rank in Massachusetts?
Dedham High ranks #130 of 300 high schools in Massachusetts and #2530 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dedham High?
Dedham High had 719 students in 2025.
Is Dedham High a elementary school or a high school?
Dedham High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dedham High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dedham High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.