School Overview
Brookline High School, located at 115 Greenough Street in Brookline, Massachusetts, is a large, comprehensive public high school known for its long-standing reputation for academic excellence and its diverse, intellectually rigorous environment. Serving a student body that reflects the cosmopolitan nature of its surrounding community, the school offers an expansive curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, innovative electives, and specialized programs designed to support students with varying interests and learning needs. Its location in a dense, historic suburban area just outside of Boston allows it to integrate community resources into its educational programming, fostering a culture of active civic engagement.

Beyond academics, Brookline High is recognized for its robust extracurricular landscape, featuring a broad spectrum of athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs. The school culture emphasizes progressive values and inclusive excellence, encouraging students to pursue both scholarly achievement and personal growth. As a cornerstone of the town of Brookline, the high school is highly regarded for its commitment to preparing students for competitive post-secondary opportunities while maintaining a focus on social-emotional development and community service.
2,087
Total Students
195.2
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brookline High
Demographic Student Count
White1,094
Hispanic270
Black154
Asian333
Two or More214
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    1,094 (52.9 %)
  • Asian
    333 (16.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    270 (13.1 %)
  • Two or More
    214 (10.4 %)
  • Black
    154 (7.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0 %)
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: Brookline
Phone: (617)713-5003
Website: http://brookline.k12.ma.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 2,087
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 195.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 510
Grade 10 552
Grade 11 507
Grade 12 497
Ungraded 21

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Brookline High
Grade Student Count
Grade 9510
Grade 10552
Grade 11507
Grade 12497
Ungraded21
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Brookline High
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1,03849.7%
Male1,02949.3%
Not Specified201%
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