Braintree Public Schools

The Braintree Public School District, located in Braintree, Massachusetts, includes Hollis Elementary School, Donald Ross Elementary School, Archie T. Morrison Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School, Mary E. Flaherty Elementary School (formerly Lakeside Elementary School), Highlands Elementary School, East Middle School, South Middle School, and Braintree High School. Monatiquot Elementary School is now the Monatiquot School Kindergarten Center for full-day kindergarten students in Braintree.

Braintree Public Schools
Location
Braintree, Massachusetts
US-MA

United States
District information
TypePublic
MottoAchieving. Creative. Incusive. [1]
GradesPre-K through 12
SuperintendentFrank Hackett
Asst. Superintendent(s)Jennifer Fay
SchoolsElementary 6
Middle 2
High 1
Budget$69,909,007 total
$12,215 per pupil[2]
NCES District ID2502940[3]
Students and staff
District mascotWamp
ColorsBlue & White         
Other information
ScheduleBraintree Public Schools Calendar - School Year 2014-2015
WebsiteBraintree Public Schools

District Information

There are nine public schools in the district: one kindergarten center, six elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school, with a total enrollment of just over 5,748 students for the 2007-2008 school year. 89.8% of the system's students graduate.[4] The School Department’s budget was $52,102,532 in FY2006. The superintendent is Dr. Frank Hackett.

89% of Braintree High School graduates pursue post-secondary studies. Students at all grade levels typically score above state and national averages on all measures of standardized testing, including the MCAS and the SAT. Braintree High School offers eighteen advanced placement (AP) courses; more than a third of the senior class is enrolled in at least one AP course. The high school also receives wide recognition for its athletic program; BHS teams compete in the Bay State Conference. The schools enjoy strong support and involvement from parents, with active parent organizations at each school as well as numerous other opportunities for parents to participate in enhancing the educational program. The district has traditionally demonstrated a commitment to lifelong learning through the many and varied programs offered by the Braintree Continuing Education Program.[5]

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References
  1. "BHS Handbook 2019-2020". Google Docs.
  2. "2014-15 Per Pupil Expenditures Statewide Report". profiles.doe.mass.edu. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  3. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Braintree Public Schools". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 20 November 2014.
  4. Braintree - Entire Profile - Massachusetts Directory Profiles
  5. District Information Archived May 16, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
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