Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School is a suburban public high school in Yarmouth, Massachusetts, United States. It opened in 1957 and was expanded and renovated in 1979, and again in 2006. The school serves the communities of Yarmouth and Dennis, and has an enrollment of approximately 900 students.
Serving 922 students in grades 8-12, Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 922 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School's student population of 922 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
922 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 26, 2025
School Motto
Excellence in Education
School Rankings
Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#936 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
13%
25%
Black
14%
10%
White
61%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School's ranking?
Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School is ranked #936 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School often compared to?
Dennis-yarmouth Regional High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barnstable High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School?
The graduation rate of Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School?
922 students attend Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School?
Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School offer ?
Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School part of?
Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School is part of Dennis-Yarmouth School District.
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