Brookline High School is a four-year public high school in Brookline, Massachusetts. It is a part of Public Schools of Brookline. As of the 2023–24 school year, 2117 students were enrolled in the high school, served by 191.8 teachers, the student to teacher ratio was approximately 10.9 to 1.
Serving 2,173 students in grades 9-12, Brookline High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,173 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 82% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brookline High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Brookline High School's student population of 2,173 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 189 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,173 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
189 teachers
Year Founded
1843
Colors
Blue, Red
School Rankings
Brookline High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookline High School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#16 out of 1631 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
7%
Hispanic
14%
25%
Black
6%
10%
White
52%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Warrior, Sparta
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brookline High School's ranking?
Brookline High School is ranked #16 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brookline High School?
The graduation rate of Brookline High School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Brookline High School?
2,173 students attend Brookline High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Brookline High School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookline High School?
Brookline High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Brookline High School offer ?
Brookline High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Brookline High School part of?
Brookline High School is part of Brookline School District.
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