Whitman-Hanson
3,457 Students
7 Schools
District Overview
Nestled in a large suburban community within the greater Boston-Cambridge-Newton metropolitan region, the Whitman-Hanson Regional School District serves as a comprehensive educational hub for local families in eastern Massachusetts. Headquartered at 610 Franklin Street in Whitman, this fully operational public school system manages seven distinct academic facilities catering to students from early childhood through high school graduation. Providing seamless educational pathways across prekindergarten through 12th grade, the district serves a student body of approximately 3,457 pupils, offering vibrant core academics and specialized instruction designed to foster learning at every developmental stage.
Underpinning the district's educational experience is a dedicated workforce comprising nearly 950 full-time equivalent staff members focused on academic excellence and holistic student development. The teaching corps features approximately 487 full-time equivalent educators, strongly reinforced by nearly 100 instructional aides and more than 360 specialized support staff members. This rich staffing context ensures that classrooms are well-resourced and that students benefit from comprehensive academic guidance, special services, and administrative support. For parents exploring educational options and researchers studying suburban school systems, Whitman-Hanson presents a well-structured, traditional public district equipped to foster student achievement within a thriving community.
Underpinning the district's educational experience is a dedicated workforce comprising nearly 950 full-time equivalent staff members focused on academic excellence and holistic student development. The teaching corps features approximately 487 full-time equivalent educators, strongly reinforced by nearly 100 instructional aides and more than 360 specialized support staff members. This rich staffing context ensures that classrooms are well-resourced and that students benefit from comprehensive academic guidance, special services, and administrative support. For parents exploring educational options and researchers studying suburban school systems, Whitman-Hanson presents a well-structured, traditional public district equipped to foster student achievement within a thriving community.
7
Total Schools
3,457
Total Students
486.7
Full-Time Teachers
7.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics
District Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 2,691 |
| Hispanic | 363 |
| Black | 200 |
| Asian | 63 |
| Two or More | 124 |
| American Indian | 13 |
| Pacific Islander | 3 |
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White2,691 (77.8%)
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Hispanic363 (10.5%)
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Black200 (5.8%)
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Two or More124 (3.6%)
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Asian63 (1.8%)
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American Indian13 (0.4%)
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Pacific Islander3 (0.1%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 3 |
| Middle | 2 |
| High | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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: | 7 |
| Students: | 3,457* |
| Teachers (FTE): | 486.7* |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 7.1 |
Schools in Whitman-Hanson
Found 7 Schools
442 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
494 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
430 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
488 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
114 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
993 Students
High School 9th - 12th
496 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th