Dedham High School

Dedham High School
Location
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140 Whiting Avenue
Dedham, Massachusetts 02026

United States
Information
School typeComprehensive public high school
EstablishedMay 12, 1851; 173 years ago (1851-05-12)[1]
SuperintendentNan Murphy
CEEB code220675
NCES School ID250405000548[5]
PrincipalJames P. Forrest [2]
Faculty65.0[4]
Grades9–12
Enrollment748 (2018-19)[3]
Average class size15.8[4]
Student to teacher ratio11.3 to 1[4]
Campus size11.3878 acres (4.6085 ha)
Campus typeSuburban
Color(s)   Maroon and gray
MascotThe Marauders
RivalNorwood High School
AccreditationsNew England Association of Schools and Colleges
NewspaperThe Dedham Mirror
Feeder schoolsDedham Middle School
WebsiteSchool website

Dedham High School is a public high school in Dedham, Massachusetts, United States, and a part of the Dedham Public Schools district. The school was founded in 1851 by the oldest public school system in the country.[1] It earned a silver medal from U.S. News & World Report in 2017, ranked as the 48th-best high school in Massachusetts.[7]

In the 2010s, the school saw growth in both the number of students taking Advanced Placement courses and in qualifying scores on the exams.[8] It ranks in the top 10 of Massachusetts high schools with 26.6 percent of students taking at least one AP exam during the 2015-16 school year.[9] The school's athletic program offers 26 varsity sports with a mascot known as the Marauder,[10] and 26 co-curricular clubs and activities. Each student receives a personal computer from the school.

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  3. ^ "Enrollment Data (2018-19) - Dedham High (00730505)". Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Retrieved June 3, 2019.
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  5. ^ "Search for Public Schools - Dedham High School (250405000548)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 2012-11-21.
  6. ^ "Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education - 2020-21 SAT Performance Report - All Students Statewide Report".
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