Brookline High School

What Brookline High School does

Brookline High School (BHS) is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9-12 within the Public Schools of Brookline district in Brookline, Massachusetts. The school is owned and operated by the Town of Brookline through its school district, with no tuition charged to resident students; operations are funded through public taxation and supplemented by fees such as a $105 per-exam charge for AP testing administered in partnership with the College Board.

The academic core spans a college-preparatory curriculum including AP and honors courses, a Career & Technology Education department featuring the student-run Tappan Green Restaurant, and a Performing Arts department supported by Friends of Performing Arts (FoPA). Distinctive offerings include an International Student Program that welcomes approximately 70 new international students per year with a dedicated advisor and English Language Education services, METCO (Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity) for voluntary Boston-to-suburban integration, China Exchange, Global Leadership, and application-based interdisciplinary electives such as Social Justice Leadership, Cypress Journalism, and Climate Science and Social Change. Student life is anchored by an athletics program (managed via ArbiterLive and FamilyID), extensive clinical and counseling services, and student publications including The Cypress, Greenzine Brookline, Off-Brand Zine, Refractions, and Yearbook Murivian.

The school's digital infrastructure is built on Google Workspace for Education for identity and collaboration, Aspen (Follett) as the student information system with a family portal for attendance, grades, and schedules, Canvas as the learning management system (via X2Canvas), and Naviance for college and career readiness. Operational systems include Titan for food services, Aesop (Frontline) for substitute placement, TeamDynamix for IT service management, and Teachpoint for teacher evaluation. BHS is supported by an extensive community stakeholder network — BHS Innovation Fund, BHS PTO, Brookline Education Foundation (founded 1981), Brookline Adult & Community Education (established 1832, the largest public adult education program in Massachusetts), the Alumni Association (founded 1990), the Brookline Community Foundation scholarship fund, and METCO — collectively forming a fundraising and programmatic ecosystem that reinforces the school's standing in the regional market.

Name

Brookline High School

Legal name

Brookline High School

Website

https://bhs.brookline.k12.ma.us

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Brookline High School is a public secondary school in Brookline, Massachusetts, serving grades 9-12 through the Public Schools of Brookline district. It delivers tuition-free college-preparatory education, AP and Career & Technology programs, an International Student Program, METCO, athletics, and adult/community education across the Boston suburbs.

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Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

English Language Learner (ELL/ESL) Academic Catch-Up & Bridge Programs (EDANAJAL), Adult High School Diploma Completion Programs (EDAAABAB)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• College preparatory programs
• Career technology education
• International student program
• Student athletics programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Brookline

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Brookline High School is a public, tuition-free secondary school that delivers comprehensive college-preparatory education for grades 9-12, including AP and honors courses, Career & Technology Education (with the student-run Tappan Green Restaurant), English Language Learner support, special education, performing/visual arts, and a wide range of athletics and extracurricular programs. It also runs a dedicated International Student Program enrolling ~70 new international students per year, supported by an English Language Education curriculum and an International Student Advisor.

Product overview

Brookline High School offers a comprehensive secondary education program through multiple integrated platforms and services. The core academic offerings include college preparation (AP, honors), Career & Technology Education (including the student-run Tappan Green Restaurant), application-based courses (Social Justice Leadership, Journalism/Cypress, Climate Science and Social Change), and specialized programs (METCO, International Student Program with English Language Education, China Exchange, Global Leadership). The school's digital infrastructure is built around Aspen for student information management, Canvas for learning management, and Naviance for college/career planning. Additional services include clinical and counseling support, athletics programs, student publications (The Cypress, Greenzine Brookline, Off-Brand Zine, Refractions, Yearbook Murivian), and global learning opportunities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Student Program Comprehensive program supporting international students and families with English Language Education (ELE), cultural transition, course selection, and post-secondary planning. Welcomes approximately 70 new international students annually on temporary or permanent U.S. residency tracks. Includes a dedicated part-time International Student Advisor.
• Tappan Green Restaurant Student-run restaurant operated as part of the Career & Technology Education program, providing hands-on culinary and hospitality experience for students.
• BHS Athletics Program Comprehensive athletics program featuring team pages, sports medicine services, intramurals, and Hall of Fame recognition. Scheduling and registration are managed through ArbiterLive and FamilyID platforms.
• Student Publications Collection of student-run publications including The Cypress (independent monthly print and daily online publication producing the school newspaper The Sagamore), Greenzine Brookline, Off-Brand Zine, Refractions, and Yearbook Murivian.
• Global Learning Opportunities Programs including China Exchange, Global Leadership, METCO (Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity), and international travel opportunities designed for student enrichment and cross-cultural learning.
• Brookline Adult & Community Education (ACE) One of the oldest non-credit, public education programs in Massachusetts, established since 1832. The largest public program in the state with close to 1,800 courses and over 20,000 enrollments yearly, serving residents from more than 50 neighboring communities.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BHS Innovation FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports innovative curriculum development at Brookline High School by funding faculty-led initiatives to create courses, lead programs, and conduct research. Provides leadership opportunities for teachers and energizes students with new ways to learn.
• BHS PTOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Brookline High School Parent Teacher Organization fosters the home-school relationship and supports BHS educators and administrators. Funds enrichment initiatives, teacher requests for classroom materials, scholarships, and community-building events such as the Freshman BBQ, Cherry Blossom Festival, and College Essay Workshop.
• Brookline Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded in 1981, supports innovative teaching and professional learning and development at Brookline High School and K-8 schools. Dedicated to excellence in teaching and administrative leadership.
• Brookline Friends of Performing Arts (FoPA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports educational activities of the Performing Arts Department through fundraising and grantmaking. Increases visibility of Performing Arts education and strengthens community through volunteer engagement.
• Brookline High School Alumni AssociationminorOthersFounded in 1990, connects alumni with the school community and supports school initiatives.
• Brookline Adult & Community EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the oldest non-credit, public education programs in Massachusetts, established since 1832. The largest public program in the state with close to 1,800 courses and over 20,000 enrollments yearly, serving residents from more than 50 neighboring communities.
• Brookline Community Foundation (BCF) Scholarship FundminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst endowed fund developed between the Town of Brookline, Brookline High School, and Brookline Community Foundation. Awards scholarships to graduating seniors with financial need pursuing post-secondary education including four-year colleges, two-year community colleges, and vocational programs.
• METCOminorOthersMETCO is a voluntary integration program that provides opportunities for students from Boston to attend suburban schools and suburban students to interact with diverse classmates.
• College BoardcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for AP (Advanced Placement) exam administration and College Board resources. Students register through College Board system for AP exams at $105 per exam.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Newton North High School: Public high school in Newton, MA, immediately adjacent to Brookline. Serves a similarly affluent, academically oriented suburban population with comparable AP, CTE, performing arts, and athletics offerings — making it the closest like-for-like peer for BHS.
• Boston Latin School: Boston's selective public exam school, often ranked among the top public high schools in the U.S. Comparable in academic rigor and college placement outcomes, though the admissions model (competitive exam) differs from BHS's residency-based enrollment.
• Lexington High School: Public high school in Lexington, MA, another affluent Boston suburb with strong academic reputation, large AP catalog, and competitive college placement. Comparable in size, demographic profile, and college-prep orientation to BHS.
• Cambridge Rindge and Latin School: Cambridge's sole public high school, serving a diverse urban-suburban student population. Comparable to BHS in its comprehensive program breadth (CTE, performing arts, international student services) and scale, though with greater urban demographic diversity.
• Belmont High School: Public high school in Belmont, MA, a close-in Boston suburb adjacent to Brookline. Comparable demographic, size, and college-prep orientation, often competing with BHS for the same applicant families.
• Wellesley High School: Public high school in Wellesley, MA, a similarly affluent, well-resourced suburban district. Operates comparable AP, arts, and athletics programs with overlapping competitive pool for college admissions.
• Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School: Regional public high school serving Lincoln and Sudbury, MA — affluent Boston suburbs with strong college-prep orientation. Comparable in academic reputation and program depth to BHS.
• Winchester High School: Public high school in Winchester, MA, an affluent Boston suburb. Comparable in size, demographic profile, and college-preparatory program breadth to BHS.
• Arlington High School: Public high school in Arlington, MA, another close-in Boston suburb. Similar size, comprehensive program offerings, and applicant demographic pool, making it a relevant peer for enrollment and program comparison.

Broad incumbents

• Brookline Adult & Community Education (BACE): The adult education arm of the same Brookline Public Schools district. Operates as the largest public adult ed program in Massachusetts with 1,800 courses and 20,000+ enrollments, sharing governance and resources with BHS while serving a distinct lifelong-learner customer segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bhs_warriors
• Instagraminstagram.com/brooklineathletics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/brookline-high-school

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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