Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary School

What Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary School does

Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary School is a public secondary school located at 415 Great Lakes Drive in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, operating within the Peel District School Board (PDSB) — the second-largest school board in Canada, serving nearly 148,000+ students across 262 schools in Brampton, Caledon, and Mississauga. Founded in 2003, the school delivers grades 9-12 education leading to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) at no tuition for Ontario residents, supported by provincial Ministry of Education funding. It serves a diverse student body through a portfolio of specialized programs including the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, two Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs in Business and in Justice/Community Safety & Emergency Services, co-operative education, dual credit courses, the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP), Explore High Skills, and special education services for students with diverse learning needs.

The school operates a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) model layered on Google Workspace for Education, Microsoft Teams, the myBlueprint planning tool, and the Board-wide BYOD login infrastructure. Administration is handled by a small named team (headcount reported as 7), supplemented by five student counsellors split across alphabetical ranges and an international student counsellor, with the IB programme coordinated by dedicated staff. Revenue derives primarily from Ministry of Education allocations channeled through PDSB, with immaterial fee revenue from IB application fees ($40) and placement fees ($250). Specialized programs (IB, SHSM) are gated through a competitive Regional Learning Choices Programs (RLCP) application process, with equity-focused self-identification for African, Black, First Nations, Inuit, and Métis students, while catchment-area enrollment is passive and geography-based.

The school's go-to-market splits between direct catchment-area enrollment and event-driven recruitment for specialized programs (annual IB Information Nights in October, RLCP portal applications in November, community engagement events, and district-wide PDSB social media). Strategic partnerships include the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) for curriculum authorization, York University's k2i academy for STEM work-integrated learning (summer 2026), and local employers for co-operative education placements. The school has earned regional recognition, including a 2025 Skills Ontario first-place finish in Fashion Design, and operates within PDSB's broader board network for shared resources and program pathways.

Name

Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary School

Legal name

Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary School

Website

https://haroldmbrathwaite.peelschools.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary School is a public grades 9-12 school in Brampton, Ontario, within the Peel District School Board, offering the OSSD with IB Diploma, SHSM programs in Business and Justice/Community Safety, and co-operative education pathways.

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Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJAAAD

Public High Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Public K–12 Schools & Districts

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Public schooling
• Academic programs
• Student services
• Extracurricular activities

Headquarters

HQ city

Brampton

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: As a public secondary school within the Peel District School Board, the school is funded through provincial government education funding allocated by the Ontario Ministry of Education. Funding covers operational costs, teacher salaries, and educational programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary School is a public secondary school in Brampton, Ontario, operated by the Peel District School Board. It provides Ontario secondary school curriculum for grades 9-12, including academic courses, athletics, arts programs, student services, library resources, and a full-service cafeteria. The school serves students and families within its designated catchment area as part of the publicly funded education system.

Product overview

Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary School is a public secondary school within the Peel District School Board offering a comprehensive educational program. The school operates a multi-product educational portfolio including specialized SHSM (Specialist High Skills Major) programs in Business and Justice/Community Safety, the IB Diploma Programme for academic excellence, Special Education support services, and experiential learning through Co-operative Education, Dual Credit, OYAP, and Pathways Programs. The school also provides online learning options through Peel eLearning/OeLC and career exploration through the Explore High Skills program. These programs collectively support five post-secondary pathways: apprenticeship, college, university, workplace, and independent living.

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Products and services

• Academic Programs (Grades 9-12) Core Ontario secondary school academic curriculum covering grades 9 through 12, leading to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Includes required courses in English, mathematics, sciences, social sciences, and electives designed to meet Ministry of Education requirements.
• Athletics Program School-based athletic teams and physical education programs available to enrolled students, including competitive sports and intramural activities.
• Arts Program Visual and performing arts programs including courses, clubs, and extracurricular opportunities for students interested in music, visual arts, drama, and other creative disciplines.
• Student Services Guidance counselling, academic advising, and student support services designed to help students navigate academic pathways, post-secondary planning, and personal development.
• School Library Library facilities providing physical and digital resources, research support, and study spaces for students and staff.
• School Cafeteria On-site cafeteria providing food and beverage services to students during school hours.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students completing IB Diploma may receive second-year university standing for good performance in Higher Level subjects
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• York University Lassonde School of Engineering (k2i academy)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 May 2026The k2i (kindergarten to industry) academy is an innovative ecosystem committed to dismantling systemic barriers to opportunity for underrepresented students in STEM. The academy partners with community organizations to provide hands-on STEM learning experiences. At Harold M. Brathwaite SS, this partnership offers a virtual work-integrated learning (W-IL) opportunity combined with Grade 11 University (3U) or Grade 12 College (4C) physics credit during summer 2026 (July 6-31).
• International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Harold M. Brathwaite Secondary School is an authorized IB World School offering the IB Diploma Programme. The school follows IBO curriculum frameworks, assessment standards, and maintains authorization requirements. Students earn globally recognized IB Diplomas that universities worldwide recognize for admission and advanced standing.
• Student Transportation of Peel Region (STOPR)minorOthersSTOPR provides busing services for RLCP students in grades 6-10 attending Regional Learning Choice Programs. Transportation is subject to Ministry of Education funding and compliance with Transportation Policy. Routes may include community bus stops and runs approximately 90 minutes in length.
• Peel District School Board Schools NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHarold M. Brathwaite is part of PDSB's network of 262 schools. Collaborative programs include shared IB pathways (Glenforest, Turner Fenton, Erindale), co-operative education placements with local employers, and dual credit programs with colleges. School Improvement and Equity Planning (SIEP) aligned with board-wide initiatives.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Philip Pocock Catholic Secondary School: Catholic secondary school in Mississauga offering IB programme within the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board. Comparable on IB curriculum and grade 9–12 offering but governed by a separate public system.
• St. Augustine Catholic Secondary School: Catholic secondary school in Brampton under the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board. Comparable in grade level and local catchment but operates under a separate publicly funded Catholic school system.

Direct peers

• Fletcher's Meadow Secondary School: Adjacent PDSB secondary school in Brampton serving grades 9–12. Shares the same catchment-based enrollment model, government funding, and PDSB governance — directly comparable for general secondary education.
• Glenforest Secondary School: PDSB IB World School in Mississauga explicitly named as a collaborative IB pathway partner. Operates the same IB curriculum and shares the Regional Learning Choices Programs (RLCP) applicant pool.
• Turner Fenton Secondary School: Another PDSB IB World School in Brampton offering the IB Diploma Programme and listed as an IB pathway partner. Same governance, funding model, and curriculum framework as Harold M. Brathwaite — the most direct comparable.
• Mayfield Secondary School: PDSB secondary school in Caledon. Same funding, governance, and program model; useful comparable for understanding PDSB performance across the broader catchment area.
• Stephen Lewis Secondary School: PDSB secondary school in Mississauga offering IB and SHSM programs. Direct comparable for specialized programming, equity admissions, and RLCP participation.
• Chinguacousy Secondary School: Neighbouring PDSB secondary school in Brampton. Comparable across funding model, student services, special education offerings, and SHSM/pathway programs.
• Erindale Secondary School: PDSB IB World School in Mississauga, listed as an IB pathway collaborator. Same public-school funding model, same curriculum, and competes for the same Peel-region IB applicants through RLCP.
• Jean Augustine Secondary School: Newer PDSB secondary school in Brampton. Operates under identical PDSB governance and funding with similar specialized programming and catchment-based enrollment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

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