Dartmouth High School is a four-year public high school serving grades 9 to 12, located in the southern half of Dartmouth, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2022???3 school year, the school had an enrollment of 979 students and 76.6 classroom teachers, for a student-teacher ratio of 13.5 to 1.
Serving 902 students in grades 9-12, Dartmouth High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 902 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Dartmouth High's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 97.5 square miles in South Dartmouth, MA. Families typically experience a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 4.6 miles from the school to the zone's edge, reaching up to 9.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dartmouth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Dartmouth High School's student population of 902 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
902 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1902
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dartmouth High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dartmouth High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#289 out of 1626 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.7%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Green
School Mascot
Dartmouth Indians
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dartmouth High School's ranking?
Dartmouth High School is ranked #289 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Dartmouth High School often compared to?
Dartmouth High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairhaven High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dartmouth High School?
The graduation rate of Dartmouth High School is 94%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 89.2%.
How many students attend Dartmouth High School?
902 students attend Dartmouth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Dartmouth High School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dartmouth High School?
Dartmouth High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dartmouth High School offer ?
Dartmouth High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dartmouth High School part of?
Dartmouth High School is part of Dartmouth School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
this school is full of little white boys who think they are black
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