The MetroWest Adolescent Health Survey (MWHAS), an initiative of the MetroWest Health Foundation, has monitored trends in adolescent health and risk behaviors since 2006.

The 2021 high school survey was administered to a census of students in grades 9 through 12 in all 26 high schools in the region served by the MetroWest Health Foundation. In total, 22,903 high school students in the region participated in this voluntary and anonymous survey. At Dedham High School, 610 students in grades 9 through 12 participated in the 2021 MWAHS, representing 87% of students. Dedham High School has participated in the MWAHS since 2016.

The 2021 middle school survey was administered to a census of students in grades 7 and 8 in all 24 school districts in the region served by the MetroWest Health Foundation. Eighteen school districts chose to include 6th grade in their surveys. In total, 18,548 middle school students in the region participated in this voluntary and anonymous survey. At Dedham Middle School, 505 students in grades 6 through 8 participated in the 2021 MWAHS, representing 88% of students. Dedham Middle School has participated in the MWAHS since 2016.

Below are the findings from Dedham's participation in the survey, as well as a presentation with overall highlights presented to the Dedham School Committee in November: