Dedham High School vs. Canton High School
Should I attend Dedham High School or Canton High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Dedham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Canton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 701 students in grades 9-12, Dedham High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 903 students in grades 9-12, Canton High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
701 students
903 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
44% | 56%
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
67 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#174 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#84 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
80-84%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
191
221
Grade 10 Students
165
216
Grade 11 Students
170
211
Grade 12 Students
168
255
Ungraded Students
7
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
18%
6%
% Black
9%
13%
% White
68%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%