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#566 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 32% in state

Dartmouth High

High School · Dartmouth · Dartmouth, MA

A high school in Dartmouth, MA where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

555 Bakerville Road, Dartmouth, MA 02748

  • Math 53% vs MA 46% (2025)
  • Reading 62% vs MA 52% (2025)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+7.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+8.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation29.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$19,799
Chronic Absenteeism18.8%

Students at Dartmouth High score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency53%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
46%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency62%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
52%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2022, to 58% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
94%
2013
Math
89%
ELA
96%
2014
Math
84%
ELA
95%
2015
Math
80%
ELA
96%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
96%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
69%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
74%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
74%
2022
Math
58%
ELA
68%
2023
Math
58%
ELA
65%
2024
Math
56%
ELA
65%
2025
Math
53%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 44 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Dartmouth High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,357/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dartmouth), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$105,455

Median home value

$482,500

Median rent

$1,362/mo

College educated

45.2%

Homeownership

74.7%

Poverty rate

6.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02748; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
29.3% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics21sports offered
10 boys'·11 girls'·21 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Meeting Street/the Schwartz CenterPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–122.8 mi36Compare →
Bishop Stang High SchoolPrivate · tuition4.3private9–123.0 mi528Compare →
Whaling City Junior/senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.66–123.7 mi179Compare →
Trinity Day AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.75–123.8 mi86Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Dartmouth

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#5 of 6
District spending per student
$19,799NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dartmouth High is listed in Dartmouth; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dartmouth High

Dartmouth High is a public high school in Dartmouth, MA, part of Dartmouth, serving approximately 949 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #566 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dartmouth High

What grades does Dartmouth High serve?

Dartmouth High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Dartmouth High?

Dartmouth High has an enrollment of approximately 949 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dartmouth High?

The student-teacher ratio at Dartmouth High is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dartmouth High rank in MA?

Dartmouth High ranks #566 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Dartmouth High's MySchoolScout rating?

Dartmouth High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Dartmouth High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dartmouth High has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Dartmouth High a charter school?

No, Dartmouth High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dartmouth High a Title I school?

No, Dartmouth High is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
949
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
77
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Bristol County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.8%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 02748)
11,501
Area average commute
25.1 min
Area median age
48.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02748; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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