Boston
46,094 Students
108 Schools
District Overview
Headquartered at 2300 Washington Street in Roxbury, Massachusetts, Boston Public Schools serves as the primary open, traditional public school system for the surrounding metropolitan area. Operating across a dynamic large-city setting, the district manages 108 operational schools that deliver a complete educational continuum, spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade as well as specialized ungraded programming. With an active student enrollment of over 46,000 learners, the district provides a foundational academic anchor for families across the region, fostering educational growth from early childhood through high school graduation.
Reflecting the rich cultural composition of the city, Boston Public Schools nurtures a highly diverse student body, predominantly welcoming Hispanic, Black, White, Asian, and multiracial students. To effectively serve this vibrant population, the district maintains a robust operational workforce of nearly 18,000 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes a dedicated instructional core of over 8,700 full-time equivalent teachers, supported by 1,550 instructional aides and more than 7,700 specialized support personnel. This deep staffing context highlights the district's structural commitment to providing comprehensive academic, administrative, and wrap-around support for all students within the school community.
Reflecting the rich cultural composition of the city, Boston Public Schools nurtures a highly diverse student body, predominantly welcoming Hispanic, Black, White, Asian, and multiracial students. To effectively serve this vibrant population, the district maintains a robust operational workforce of nearly 18,000 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes a dedicated instructional core of over 8,700 full-time equivalent teachers, supported by 1,550 instructional aides and more than 7,700 specialized support personnel. This deep staffing context highlights the district's structural commitment to providing comprehensive academic, administrative, and wrap-around support for all students within the school community.
108
Total Schools
46,094
Total Students
8,731.4
Full-Time Teachers
5.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 6,531 |
| Hispanic | 20,647 |
| Black | 13,335 |
| Asian | 3,704 |
| Two or More | 1,657 |
| American Indian | 117 |
| Pacific Islander | 57 |
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Hispanic20,647 (44.8%)
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Black13,335 (29.0%)
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White6,531 (14.2%)
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Asian3,704 (8.0%)
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Two or More1,657 (3.6%)
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American Indian117 (0.3%)
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Pacific Islander57 (0.1%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 74 |
| Middle | 3 |
| High | 28 |
| Other | 8 |
School Map
District Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| District type: | Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union |
| Charter: | Not a charter district |
| Number of schools: | 108 |
| Students: | 46,094* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 8,731.4* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 5.3 |
Schools in Boston
Found 113 Schools
576 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
358 Students
Not reported M - M
850 Students
High School 7th - 12th
364 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
352 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
227 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
641 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
507 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
Not reported M - M
76 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 1st
353 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
226 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
489 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th