DR. WILLIAM HENDERSON LOWER

Dr. William Henderson Lower is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Boston school district, located in Dorchester, MA with about 212 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st 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 22 teachers, Dr. William Henderson Lower 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 Dr. William Henderson Inclusion School (Lower Campus), located in Dorchester, Massachusetts, is a prominent member of the Boston Public Schools district. It is widely recognized for its commitment to an inclusive educational model, where students with and without disabilities learn together in the same classrooms. The school emphasizes a supportive, diverse environment that strives to meet the unique academic and social-emotional needs of all its students, fostering a culture of acceptance and community.

Academically, the Henderson Lower campus typically serves students in the early grades, focusing on foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development. By prioritizing differentiated instruction and collaborative teaching, the school aims to ensure that every student has equitable access to the curriculum. As part of the broader Boston Public Schools system, the Henderson Lower campus benefits from district resources and professional development initiatives designed to maintain high standards of teaching while celebrating the specific cultural and social diversity of the Dorchester neighborhood.

For more information, contact Dr. William Henderson Lower at (617) 635-8725 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.