Braintree High

1,706 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Braintree High School, located at 128 Town Street in Braintree, Massachusetts, serves as the sole public high school for the Braintree Public Schools district. The school caters to students in grades 9 through 12 and offers a comprehensive academic curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, honors-level tracks, and a variety of elective options designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career paths. The campus is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a balanced educational experience, emphasizing both rigorous classroom learning and personal growth.

Beyond academics, Braintree High maintains an active extracurricular culture, featuring a wide range of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community spirit, often referred to as the "Wamps" pride, which connects the student body to the broader Braintree community. With a focus on citizenship, inclusivity, and academic achievement, the school strives to equip its diverse student population with the skills necessary for success in an evolving global landscape.

1,706

Total Students

111.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Braintree High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,044
Hispanic	112
Black	106
Asian	406
Two or More	27
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

White
1,044 (61.4 %)
Asian
406 (23.9 %)
Hispanic
112 (6.6 %)
Black
106 (6.2 %)
Two or More
27 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

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:	Braintree
Phone:	(781)848-4000
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,706
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	111.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
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 94

Grade 9 402

Grade 10 429

Grade 11 377

Grade 12 404