Dedham School District

The Dedham School District is located in Dedham, MA and includes 7 schools that serve 2,871 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Dedham School District spends $14,268 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 63% on instruction, 35% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Dedham School District has 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MA state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Dedham School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 3% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Dedham School District, 20% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Dedham School District serves 3% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.