Canton High School vs. Dedham High School
Should you attend Canton High School or Dedham High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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
Dedham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 931 students in grades 9-12, Canton 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 62% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 731 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
931 students
731 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
65 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#228 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#252 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55-59%
Graduation Rate
96%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
228
176
Grade 10 Students
263
185
Grade 11 Students
222
198
Grade 12 Students
212
167
Ungraded Students
6
5
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
3%
% Hispanic
5%
17%
% Black
16%
11%
% White
62%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
