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Brookline High School

Public | PK, 9-12 & ungraded | 1756 students

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Posted January 9, 2012

SWS was the best choice I could have possibly made, if only there was a whole school that was just like that program. Sws is why I am giving the school all 5 stars because it helped me pick up and get on track with getting good grades. I learned how to write, no intensive grammar lessons needed, and become more interested in my community. I graduated, got into all of the colleges I applied to and it would not have been possible without BHS and SWS. Go Warriors! Go Raptors!


Posted October 30, 2010

Brookline High School is definitely one of the best high schools on the face of the earth. It has great learning environment, and helpful teachers who are very caring. Kids come to school prepared, ready to learn. Teachers use unique tools to enrich the learning environment. I am a transfer student from out of state, and I see why Brookline High is always in the TOP 10 of Best Schools List of Massachusetts.


Posted July 28, 2010

Brookline HIgh School is one of the best high schools in the country, and with richer diversity than most of its competitors. The school leadership is excellent, the teachers are smart and committed, and an overwhelming majority of the students come to school to LEARN. I can't imagine a better school.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 16, 2009

I found my educational experience at Brookline High to be one of the best I've ever had. I learned more there than as an undergraduate in college. Not only did I learn 'facts' more importantly I learned how to think critically a tool that has been invaluable to me in later life.


Posted August 30, 2009

One of the best public high schools in the nation.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 27, 2009

By far the best public school in Massachusetts, and also the top performing. Recently ranked by Boston magazine to be #1 in academic performance. I am a graduating senior and have been accepted to many top universities, and many of my friends will also be attending top universities including all Ivy Leagues. Extra funding from the 21st Century Fund allow for Brookline High to provide an excellent public education while affording a diverse student body. Also provides an excellent program called SWS (School within a School), which appeals to more independent, headstrong learners. There is a place for every student at BHS, and its students receive a world class education on par or surpassing the quality of any private school in the area.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 7, 2008

Long history of excellent academics,social diversity,great alumni programs and parent participation with a caring faculty that gets involved with their students
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 30, 2008

I graduated from BHS and have loved it from the first day to the very day. They have a great program for anything you child may need and a great alumni prgrams once they graduate for former students like myself. I hope that once you take a look at BHS it'll be the last look you have to take! Take care, and GO WARRIORS!
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 5, 2008

Awsome school. My freshmen year went very well. The teachers really take the time to help out their students. I would really reccomend this school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 12, 2008

Academically strong. Socially outstanding - unusually accepting of all types of diversity.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 10, 2008

terrible school. did not feel safe here
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 22, 2006

Great academics, and a model of innovation all based in high academic achievement for all. Diverse course offerings, many honors and AP courses. Many music, art, and sports offerings both during and after school. Parents involved through the PTA and various activities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 27, 2005

Brookline High School is a top notch school. The academic standard is high and offers a safe and nurturing enviroment. There are numerous extracurricular activities in art, music,sports,photography,cooking,languages, etc. The level of parent involvement is quite high. The teachers, administrative staff, counselors, nurses, etc are of high caliber.
—Submitted by sylvia snyder, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 84% in 2011.

392 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.

391 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

371 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
81%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students94%
Female94%
Male95%
African American83%
Asian100%
Hispanic89%
Multiracial81%
White97%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Students with disabilities71%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students90%
Female91%
Male90%
African American83%
Asian100%
Hispanic78%
Multiracial76%
White94%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities56%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students82%
Female82%
Male83%
African American44%
Asian100%
Hispanic58%
Multiracial79%
White90%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Students with disabilities38%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Biology

The state average for Biology was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
25%

2008

 
 
16%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 55% in 2011.

19 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
28%

2008

 
 
44%
Introductory Physics

The state average for Introductory Physics was 61% in 2011.

376 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
83%
Tech/Engineering

The state average for Tech/Engineering was 53% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering. The MCAS STE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Biology

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Chemistry

All Students32%
Female31%
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White30%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a

Introductory Physics

All Students88%
Female87%
Male88%
African American61%
Asian93%
Hispanic68%
Multiracial85%
White93%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities50%
English language learners92%

Tech/Engineering

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering. The MCAS STE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 61% 70%
Asian 16% 5%
Hispanic 10% 14%
Black 9% 8%
Two or more races 4% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 13%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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115 Greenough St
Brookline, MA 02445
Phone: (617) 713-5003

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