DENNIS C HALEY

Dennis C Haley is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Boston school district, located in Roslindale, MA with about 447 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 45 teachers, Dennis C Haley has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Dennis C. Haley Pilot School, located in Roslindale, Massachusetts, is a public elementary school serving students from kindergarten through grade 5. As part of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) district, the school operates under a "pilot" status, which provides it with increased autonomy regarding its budget, curriculum, and staffing. This flexibility allows the school to tailor its educational approach to better meet the specific needs of its diverse student population, often emphasizing personalized instruction and community-focused learning environments.

The school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. By prioritizing strong partnerships with families and the surrounding Roslindale community, the Dennis C. Haley School seeks to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to be critical thinkers and active participants in their own education. For the most current information regarding academic programs, enrollment, or school-wide initiatives, parents and community members are encouraged to visit the official Boston Public Schools website.

For more information, contact Dennis C Haley at (617) 635-8169 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

570 American Legion Hwy
Roslindale, MA 02131
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DENNIS C HALEY is a public Title I school in Roslindale, MA with about 447 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Boston
Total Students:
447
Teachers:
45.28
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 447 students

Hispanic/Latino
37.6%
Black or African American
30.6%
White
24.6%
Two or more races
5.6%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.8%
Male
51.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.