Dennis-Yarmouth School District
- For the 2021 school year, there is 1 public high school in Dennis-Yarmouth School District, serving 1,029 students. Public high school in Dennis-Yarmouth School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Massachusetts public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 78% statewide average). This district's average high testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Massachusetts.
- The top ranked public high school in Dennis-Yarmouth School District is Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- public high school in Dennis-Yarmouth School District have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Massachusetts average of 88%.
- The school with highest graduation rate is Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Massachusetts or national school graduation rate statistics.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public high school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts public high school average of 12:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Dennis-Yarmouth School District |
| School District Website | http://www.dy-regional.k12.ma.us |
| School District Phone Number | (508) 398-7600 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MA) |
| # of Schools | 1 School | 406 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,029 Students | 326,760 Students |
| # of Teachers | 85 Teachers | 26,254 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
District Comparison
- Dennis-Yarmouth School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 302 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #315 out of 403 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 52% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 56% |
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| Graduation Rate | 82% | 87% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.58 |
| # of American Indian Students | 19 Students | 742 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 2% | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 30 Students | 20,776 Students |
| % Asian Students | 3% | 6% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 118 Students | 61,310 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 11% | 19% |
| # of Black Students | 103 Students | 34,827 Students |
| % Black Students | 10% | 11% |
| # of White Students | 706 Students | 199,128 Students |
| % White Students | 69% | 61% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 303 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 52 Students | 9,587 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 5% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 1,150 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | - | 1,430 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | - | 1,407 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | - | 1,478 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | - | 1,440 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | - | 1,453 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | - | 2,406 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | - | 4,762 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | - | 8,229 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 230 | 10,536 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 189 | 76,601 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 190 | 73,016 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 209 | 71,748 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 211 | 70,028 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 1,076 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $22,424 is higher than the state median of $20,340. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $21,280 is higher than the state median of $18,839. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MA) |
| Total Revenue | $69 MM | $28 MM |
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| Spending | $65 MM | $26 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $22,424 | $20,340 |
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| Revenue / Student | $21,280 | $18,839 |
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Dennis-Yarmouth School District Public High Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Dennis-yarmouth Regional High School Math: 56% | Reading: 68%Rank:7/Top 50%210 Station Avenue10
South Yarmouth, MA 02664
(508) 398-7636
Grades: 8-12 | 1,029 student
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