Falmouth High School vs. Sandwich High School
Should I attend Falmouth High School or Sandwich 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
Falmouth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Sandwich High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 805 students in grades 9-12, Falmouth High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
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 and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 611 students in grades 9-12, Sandwich High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
805 students
611 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#140 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#201 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
75-79%
Graduation Rate
95%
≥95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
211
143
Grade 10 Students
197
143
Grade 11 Students
212
161
Grade 12 Students
178
161
Ungraded Students
7
3
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
2%
% Black
6%
1%
% White
79%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
1%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.14
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%