- Dedham High reported a higher chronically absent students than Westwood High (448 vs. 121).
- Westwood High reported a higher ap enrollment than Dedham High (378 vs. 181).
- Westwood High reported a higher sat/act participation than Dedham High (367 vs. 208).
- Source Data Limit: 10 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Dedham High reported a higher chronically absent students than Westwood High (448 vs. 121).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
Westwood High reported a higher graduating cohort than Dedham High (245 vs. 183).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Westwood High reported a higher ap enrollment than Dedham High (378 vs. 181).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Dedham High reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Westwood High (21 vs. 1).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Dedham High reported a higher students per counselor than Westwood High (175.3:1 vs. 135.7:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
22 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Dedham High
$27,349.37
Westwood High
$25,783.8
Local revenue share
Dedham High
71.8%
Westwood High
67.4%
State revenue share
Dedham High
22.3%
Westwood High
29.9%
Federal revenue share
Dedham High
5.9%
Westwood High
2.8%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Dedham High
29.2%
Westwood High
9.4%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Norfolk County
$126,497
Norfolk County
$126,497
Poverty rate
Norfolk County
6.6%
Norfolk County
6.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Norfolk County
57.7%
Norfolk County
57.7%
Unemployment rate
Norfolk County
3.7%
Norfolk County
3.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.