Dartmouth High School vs. Fairhaven High School
Should you attend Dartmouth High School or Fairhaven 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
Dartmouth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 949 students in grades 9-12, Dartmouth High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 591 students in grades 9-12, Fairhaven High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
949 students
591 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
49 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#289 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#525 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
94%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
217
141
Grade 10 Students
242
153
Grade 11 Students
238
142
Grade 12 Students
249
153
Ungraded Students
3
2
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
81%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
4%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
