Brookline High

Summary:

Brookline High is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Brookline, Massachusetts, with an enrollment of 2,087 students. The school is part of the Brookline School District, which is ranked 18th out of 351 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Brookline High consistently ranks among the top 30-40 high schools in Massachusetts, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years. The school's students perform exceptionally well on MCAS assessments, with over 80% proficiency in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science for 10th grade students. Brookline High's performance on MCAS assessments is significantly higher than the state averages, indicating strong academic achievement. The school also maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 95.2% to 96.3% in recent years, and a low dropout rate, ranging from 0.6% to 1.7%, which is significantly lower than the state average.

Brookline High's academic performance and student outcomes are significantly stronger than the nearby schools in the Boston area, such as Fenway High School, Margarita Muniz Academy, and Madison Park Technical Vocational High School, which have lower rankings, lower proficiency rates on MCAS assessments, lower graduation rates, and higher dropout rates. Brookline High's commitment to providing a high-quality education for all students, regardless of their background, is a testament to the school's excellence and the district's dedication to educational excellence.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 115 Greenough Street
       Brookline, MA  02445


(617) 713-5003

District: Brookline

SchoolDigger Rank:
29th of 348 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,558 Help


Feeder schools for Brookline High:

Elementary:    Edith C Baker
    Florida Ruffin Ridley School
    John D Runkle
    Lawrence
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Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  2,173

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.0%
Asian:
17.5%
Hispanic:
13.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Brookline High ranks better than 91.7% of high schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.47. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Brookline High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Brookline High is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52%), Asian (17.5%), Hispanic (13.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brookline High is 11.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brookline High is $23,558.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brookline High:

SchoolDigger ranks Brookline High 29th of 348 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Brookline High in the ranking list.)

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Brookline:

SchoolDigger ranks Brookline 18th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brookline High

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Rank History for all students at Brookline High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 82.70 57th 304 81.3%
2004 75.97 84th 307 72.6%
2005 73.40 95th 311 69.5%
2006 82.28 54th 314 82.8%
2007 81.29 42nd 316 86.7%
2008 66.35 126th 319 60.5%
2009 63.23 144th 322 55.3%
2010 63.09 156th 335 53.4%
2011 68.19 138th 340 59.4%
2012 62.60 157th 340 53.8%
2013 55.94 202nd 344 41.3%
2014 76.61 64th 347 81.6%
2015 71.66 108th 354 69.5%
2016 62.66 164th 351 53.3%
2017 77.50 65th 348 81.3%
2018 78.14 58th 345 83.2%
2019 84.25 42nd 351 88.0%
2021 86.62 32nd 285 88.8%
2022 87.51 40th 342 88.3%
2023 92.91 23rd 347 93.4%
2024 91.47 29th 348 91.7%
See the entire list of Massachusetts High School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Brookline High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.16 26th 55 52.7%
2019 84.98 8th 58 86.2%
2021 76.29 10th 33 69.7%
2022 73.91 26th 78 66.7%
2023 91.47 7th 82 91.5%
2024 84.36 18th 87 79.3%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Brookline High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.42 2nd 77 97.4%
2019 91.79 5th 82 93.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Brookline High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.98 52nd 344 84.9%
2019 83.21 38th 348 89.1%
2021 82.11 34th 268 87.3%
2022 68.92 90th 339 73.5%
2023 88.72 32nd 301 89.4%
2024 87.61 31st 289 89.3%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brookline High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.91 88th 330 73.3%
2019 66.35 99th 330 70.0%
2021 71.06 56th 253 77.9%
2022 59.44 132nd 332 60.2%
2023 76.84 68th 338 79.9%
2024 80.46 55th 338 83.7%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Brookline High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.79 43rd 339 87.3%
2019 83.12 41st 342 88.0%
2021 86.42 28th 281 90.0%
2022 86.29 44th 340 87.1%
2023 90.46 31st 339 90.9%
2024 90.18 30th 342 91.2%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Brookline High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.59 49th 299 83.6%
2019 89.56 27th 299 91.0%
2021 80.91 31st 202 84.7%
2022 71.22 62nd 295 79.0%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Male students at Brookline High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.36 64th 343 81.3%
2019 85.12 47th 346 86.4%
2021 85.91 33rd 281 88.3%
2022 87.72 41st 339 87.9%
2023 93.74 23rd 343 93.3%
2024 91.53 27th 342 92.1%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Brookline High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.60 35th 91 61.5%
2019 72.28 35th 97 63.9%
2021 62.42 34th 68 50.0%
2022 69.42 36th 93 61.3%
2023 67.44 43rd 96 55.2%
2024 66.12 42nd 98 57.1%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Brookline High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.07 33rd 134 75.4%
2019 54.96 61st 137 55.5%
2021 61.46 25th 94 73.4%
2022 58.36 44th 133 66.9%
2023 66.04 37th 142 73.9%
2024 62.28 49th 160 69.4%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Brookline High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.29 31st 193 83.9%
2019 82.92 36th 206 82.5%
2021 93.18 9th 149 94.0%
2022 89.28 24th 217 88.9%
2023 87.49 30th 241 87.6%
2024 85.33 34th 249 86.3%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Brookline High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.19 53rd 303 82.5%
2019 88.08 18th 302 94.0%
2021 89.23 13th 249 94.8%
2022 91.07 23rd 300 92.3%
2023 95.11 5th 301 98.3%
2024 94.13 14th 302 95.4%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Brookline High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1458 186 248 82 5 n/a n/a 0 1979
1989 1484 105 231 60 7 n/a n/a -1 1886
1990 1276 177 278 88 5 n/a n/a -2 1822
1991 1228 183 269 113 7 n/a n/a -2 1798
1992 1240 168 246 91 5 n/a n/a 0 1750
1993 1193 188 212 83 3 n/a n/a 0 1679
1994 1170 197 201 80 4 n/a n/a 0 1652
1995 1224 185 222 80 1 n/a n/a 0 1712
1996 1224 185 222 80 1 n/a n/a 0 1712
1997 1188 189 235 86 2 n/a n/a 0 1700
1998 1224 197 244 70 4 n/a n/a 0 1739
1999 1192 214 234 67 3 n/a n/a 0 1710
2000 1266 193 256 50 0 n/a n/a 0 1765
2001 1345 188 265 61 1 n/a n/a 0 1860
2002 1267 203 282 94 4 n/a n/a 0 1850
2003 1267 203 282 94 4 n/a n/a 0 1850
2004 1308 214 291 107 5 n/a n/a 0 1925
2005 1265 223 284 120 8 n/a n/a 0 1900
2006 1254 185 263 142 4 n/a n/a 37 1885
2007 1188 169 276 160 6 n/a n/a 51 1850
2008 1141 172 269 180 4 n/a n/a 60 1826
2009 1085 165 286 185 4 1 64 0 1790
2010 1057 174 278 179 0 1 71 0 1760
2011 1066 167 253 186 0 1 83 0 1756
2012 1090 157 273 179 0 2 103 0 1804
2013 1078 148 271 189 1 1 115 0 1803
2014 1099 144 272 189 0 0 128 0 1832
2015 1123 145 290 192 0 0 155 0 1905
2016 1161 147 293 208 0 1 147 0 1957
2017 1149 153 336 209 0 1 161 0 2009
2018 1156 145 355 241 0 2 180 1 2080
2019 1174 141 344 250 0 3 181 8 2101
2020 1129 163 340 236 0 2 204 9 2083
2021 1085 159 318 263 0 2 203 5 2035
2022 1125 153 314 266 0 1 218 10 2087
2023 1094 154 333 270 1 1 214 20 2087
2024 1131 135 381 288 2 1 214 21 2173

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brookline High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1979 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1886 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1822 n/a n/a n/a
1991 1798 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1750 n/a n/a n/a
1993 1679 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 1652 n/a n/a n/a
1995 1712 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1712 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1700 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1739 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1710 n/a 0.0 11.2
2000 1765 n/a 0.0 10
2001 1860 n/a 0.0 8.3
2002 1850 n/a n/a 9.7
2003 1850 n/a n/a 9.7
2004 1925 163.0 11.8 8.8
2005 1900 164.6 11.5 12.5
2006 1885 147.8 12.8 12.6
2007 1850 176.0 10.5 13.5
2008 1826 136.3 13.4 10.3
2009 1790 141.9 12.6 13.1
2010 1760 150.6 11.6 13.5
2011 1756 150.7 11.6 14.4
2012 1804 146.2 12.3 13.7
2013 1803 154.8 11.6 15.4
2014 1832 145.5 12.5 15
2015 1905 156.0 12.2 14.8
2016 1957 163.0 12.0 n/a
2017 2009 166.6 12.0 n/a
2018 2080 181.1 11.4 n/a
2019 2101 196.5 10.6 n/a
2020 2083 203.9 10.2 n/a
2021 2035 194.7 10.4 n/a
2022 2087 191.7 10.8 n/a
2023 2087 195.2 10.6 n/a
2024 2173 188.6 11.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Brookline High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1979 n/a n/a n/a
1989 1886 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1822 n/a n/a n/a
1991 1798 n/a n/a n/a
1992 1750 n/a n/a n/a
1993 1679 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 1652 n/a n/a n/a
1995 1712 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 1712 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 1700 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1739 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1710 n/a 0.0 11.2
2000 1765 n/a 0.0 10
2001 1860 n/a 0.0 8.3
2002 1850 n/a n/a 9.7
2003 1850 n/a n/a 9.7
2004 1925 163.0 11.8 8.8
2005 1900 164.6 11.5 12.5
2006 1885 147.8 12.8 12.6
2007 1850 176.0 10.5 13.5
2008 1826 136.3 13.4 10.3
2009 1790 141.9 12.6 13.1
2010 1760 150.6 11.6 13.5
2011 1756 150.7 11.6 14.4
2012 1804 146.2 12.3 13.7
2013 1803 154.8 11.6 15.4
2014 1832 145.5 12.5 15
2015 1905 156.0 12.2 14.8
2016 1957 163.0 12.0 n/a
2017 2009 166.6 12.0 n/a
2018 2080 181.1 11.4 n/a
2019 2101 196.5 10.6 n/a
2020 2083 203.9 10.2 n/a
2021 2035 194.7 10.4 n/a
2022 2087 191.7 10.8 n/a
2023 2087 195.2 10.6 n/a
2024 2173 188.6 11.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Brookline High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $377 (1.4%) $26,528 (98.6%) $26,905
2020 $372 (1.5%) $24,264 (98.5%) $24,636
2021 $866 (3.7%) $22,693 (96.3%) $23,558

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brookline High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 42nd of 351 High schoolsRanks 23rd of 347 High schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Brookline High)8485
 1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Brookline)8383.9
 0.9%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)6158.2
 2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Brookline High)8383.4
 0.4%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Brookline)8382.5
 0.5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5849.7
 8.3%
End of Course Chemistry (Brookline High)6027.8
 32.2%
   End of Course Chemistry (Brookline)6031.6
 28.4%
   End of Course Chemistry (Massachusetts)5830.5
 27.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students21012087
 0.7%
African American141154
 9.2%
American Indian01
Asian344333
 3.2%
Hispanic250270
 8%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White11741094
 6.8%
Two or More Races181214
 18.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Brookline High

Brookline High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Edith C Baker
Elementary : Florida Ruffin Ridley School
Elementary : John D Runkle
Elementary : Lawrence
Elementary : Michael Driscoll
Elementary : Pierce
Elementary : Roland Hayes
Elementary : William H Lincoln

Yes. Brookline High ranks in the top 8.3% of Massachusetts high schools.

Students at Brookline High are 52% White, 18% Asian, 13% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 6% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,173 students attended Brookline High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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