Whitman-Hanson

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.
7
Total Schools
3,457
Total Students
486.7
Full-Time Teachers
7.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Whitman-Hanson
Demographic Student Count
White2,691
Hispanic363
Black200
Asian63
Two or More124
American Indian13
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    2,691 (77.8%)
  • Hispanic
    363 (10.5%)
  • Black
    200 (5.8%)
  • Two or More
    124 (3.6%)
  • Asian
    63 (1.8%)
  • American Indian
    13 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Whitman-Hanson
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle2
High1
Other1
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