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Brookline High School

#4 in Best Public High Schools in Massachusetts
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • PK, 9-12
  • Brookline, MA
  • 271 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A+
  2. Diversity
    A
  3. Teachers
    A+
  4. College Prep
    A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A+
  6. Health & Safety
    A+
  7. Administration
    A
  8. Sports
    A-
  9. Food
    B
  10. Resources & Facilities
    A
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Brookline High School is a top rated, public school located in Brookline, MA. It has 1,944 students in grades PK, 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 12 to 1. According to state test scores, 93% of students are at least proficient in math and 96% in reading.
About Brookline High School...
School District
Public Schools of Brookline
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Address
115 Greenough Street
Brookline, MA 02445
Telephone
(617) 713-5003
Website
bhs.brookline.k12.ma.us

Brookline High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
96%
Percent Proficient - Math
93%
Average Graduation Rate
93%
Average SAT
1330
563 responses
Average ACT
31
132 responses
AP Enrollment
22%
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Living in the Area
A+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    C-
  2. Good for Families
    A+
  3. Housing
    C+
Area Feel
Urban
Median Household Income
$102,175
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$2,005
National
$949
Median Home Value
$758,400
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
A+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
96%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.27 responses
Poll
85%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.27 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 65 responses
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  • Powderpuff
    34%
  • Games/meets/competitions (sports)
    22%
  • Acapella shows
    20%
  • Performing arts shows
    20%
  • Band performances
    5%

Students

Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,944
Free or Reduced Lunch
15%
78%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.36 responses
78%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.36 responses
72%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.36 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$91,507
Teachers in First/Second Year
9.9%
74%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.43 responses
81%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.43 responses
88%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.43 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A+
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$19,632/ year
National
$12,239
95%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.21 responses
81%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.21 responses
90%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.21 responses
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Brookline High School Reviews

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BHS has been a great school, but still has its issues. The culture has allowed students to speak out against issues that are important to them and the school. The current headmaster truly listens to students concerns and knows everyones name! The rigorous workload has prepared me for the work to come later in my life, but can also be over kill especially when it is busy work. Teachers should focus less on giving an assignment, but focus on an assignment that really has meaning.
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Brookline High School is a diverse and welcoming community. Everyone is willing to help, especially the adults and some of the upperclassmen who are Junior Mentors or Junior Ambassadors (who help freshman and international/new students). Not only is the community diverse but the classes and electives that are offered vary as well from metals to drama to marine biology. BHS also stays in touch with the Brookline community through the Sagamore, an independent student newspaper. On the whole, it is a tightknit community that comes together during tough times and celebrates together during good times.
Let me me start off by saying Brookline Highschool has the best Principal,and best head of deans. These two are the only thing that makes the school run some what smoothly. But bullying, fighting are always happening. The other teachers seem to be more focused on themselves and sweeping problems under the rug then mediation and fixing them the beat the can. In my 4 years at the school, every problem that arrized social workers didn’t try there best to help. Worst of all the Special Ed teachers were rude; and hurtfull to their kids and treated them as if there not human beings. They definitely need more classes on being better with the Kids