Billerica Memorial High School

www.billericak12.com

1,726 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Billerica Memorial High School (BMHS), located at 35 River Street in Billerica, Massachusetts, is a modern educational facility serving students in grades 9 through 12. As the primary public high school for the town, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether through college, vocational pathways, or the workforce. The school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum, supported by a wide array of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that encourage student engagement and personal development.

The current BMHS campus is noted for its state-of-the-art design, which was completed in recent years to replace the town’s aging infrastructure. The facility reflects a commitment to 21st-century learning, featuring advanced technology integration, specialized labs for STEM education, and modern performing arts spaces. By fostering a collaborative environment, Billerica Memorial High School aims to cultivate a sense of community and pride among its students, staff, and the broader Billerica population.

1,726

Total Students

128.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Billerica Memorial High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,212
Hispanic	157
Black	114
Asian	179
Two or More	56
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
1,212 (70.3 %)
Asian
179 (10.4 %)
Hispanic
157 (9.1 %)
Black
114 (6.6 %)
Two or More
56 (3.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Billerica
Phone:	(978)528-8711
Website:	http://www.billericak12.com
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	1,726
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	128.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 185

Grade 8 377

Grade 9 322

Grade 10 299

Grade 11 260

Grade 12 277

Ungraded 6