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Enrollment
902
High
DISTRICT 550 · STATE 777
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DARTMOUTH·NCES 250402000540
Dartmouth High
555 Bakerville Road, Dartmouth, MA 02748 · (508) 961-2700 · Bristol County
GRADES 09–12HIGH22-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL902 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
76 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.9:1 · STATE 23.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 197 | 22% |
| Grade 10 | 221 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 242 | 27% |
| Grade 12 | 234 | 26% |
| Ungraded | 8 | 1% |
Student demographics
36%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 32% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Dartmouth. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
62.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -7.0pp since 2018
Math
53.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -17.0pp since 2018
What this means: On the MCAS, Massachusetts's statewide test, about 62 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 53 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Massachusetts schools, those numbers are about 44 and 42. Reading and writing scores are down about 7 points since 2018, while math scores are down about 17 points.
MCAS results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 62.0% | 53.0% |
| 2023-24 | 65.0% | 56.0% |
| 2022-23 | 65.0% | 58.0% |
| 2021-22 | 68.0% | 58.0% |
| 2020-21 | 74.0% | 62.0% |
| 2018-19 | 69.0% | 70.0% |
% Meeting or Exceeding Expectations, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Dartmouth High ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Massachusetts | In Bristol County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 53.0% | #94 of 327 ▲ 13 | #4 of 23 ▲ 2 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 62.0% | #77 of 326 ▲ 24 | #5 of 23 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -5.5pp | #149 of 315 | #12 of 22 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 902 | #123 of 379 | #12 of 28 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.9:1 | #212 of 325 | #16 of 23 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 35.9% | #224 of 325 | #15 of 23 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -15.9% | #69 of 188 | #3 of 12 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
902
-143 (-14%) vs 2020
-19% since 1990-91, when it was 1,120
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
was 14.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 902 | 75.6 | 11.9:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 949 | 77.3 | 12.3:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 979 | 74.6 | 13.1:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 1,045 | 73 | 14.3:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 1,072 | 79.2 | 13.5:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 1,071 | 80 | 13.4:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 1,164 | 81 | 14.4:1 | 12% (143) |
| 2000-01 | 1,207 | N/A | N/A | 4% (49) |
| 1990-91 | 1,120 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Dartmouth High.
Since 2017-18: students down 16% (1,072 to 902); teachers down 5% (79.2 to 75.6).
About Dartmouth High
Dartmouth High is a mid-sized high school for students in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. Federal data show 902 students enrolled in grades 9 through 12 in 2024-25.
Dartmouth High sits within Dartmouth, which has 6 schools and 3,297 students.
At Dartmouth High, 79% of students are White. The school is also 9% multiracial, 8% Hispanic, and 3% Black. Census estimates put Bristol County at about 77% White, close to the school's figure. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 36%.
Dartmouth High has a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1, with 75.6 full-time-equivalent teachers. Compared with the 23.4:1 average for high schools in Massachusetts, this school's ratio is lower.
The school's county is Bristol County. According to Census Bureau estimates, median household income comes to about $85,625, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 8% of people live in poverty. There are 142 public schools in the county, enrolling about 80,897, Dartmouth High among them.
Measured in a straight line, Andrew B. Cushman School is about 1.9 miles from Dartmouth High. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
Federal records code the school's setting as Suburb: Mid-size.
Since 2020-21, enrollment has fallen 14%, from 1,045 to 902. The school's ratio dropped from 14.3:1 to 11.9:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at Dartmouth High. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Bristol County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
582,270
Census ACS
Median income
$85,625
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
142
80,897 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Dartmouth
- Dartmouth MiddleMiddle · 801 students
- James M. Quinn SchoolElementary · 703 students
- George H PotterElementary · 407 students
- Joseph DemelloElementary · 392 students
- Andrew B. Cushman SchoolElementary · 92 students
Other schools in Dartmouth
- James M. Quinn SchoolElementary · 703 students
- Andrew B. Cushman SchoolElementary · 92 students
Nearby schools
- Andrew B. Cushman School1.9 mi · 92
- Joseph Demello2.2 mi · 392
- Dartmouth Middle2.4 mi · 801
- James M. Quinn School2.5 mi · 703
- Betsey B Winslow2.8 mi · 227
- John B Devalles3.1 mi · 292
Frequently asked questions
About Dartmouth HighHow large is Dartmouth High?
Dartmouth High enrolls approximately 902 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Dartmouth High serve?
Dartmouth High serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Dartmouth High?
Approximately 11.9:1 students per teacher at Dartmouth High.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Dartmouth High?
At Dartmouth High, the student body is approximately 79% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Black, 2% Asian, 9% Two or more.
What district is Dartmouth High in?
Dartmouth High is part of Dartmouth.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.