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.
108
Total Schools
46,094
Total Students
8,731.4
Full-Time Teachers
5.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Boston
Demographic Student Count
White6,531
Hispanic20,647
Black13,335
Asian3,704
Two or More1,657
American Indian117
Pacific Islander57
  • Hispanic
    20,647 (44.8%)
  • Black
    13,335 (29.0%)
  • White
    6,531 (14.2%)
  • Asian
    3,704 (8.0%)
  • Two or More
    1,657 (3.6%)
  • American Indian
    117 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    57 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Boston
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary74
Middle3
High28
Other8
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
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