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Archbishop Williams High School

Independent Catholic school · Grades 7–12

Braintree, MA

80 Independence Ave, Braintree, MA 02184

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • ACollege-going
  • A-Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Braintree
  • 96% of graduates go to four-year colleges
  • Growing: enrollment up 36% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Braintree since at least 2011

In Braintree, Massachusetts, Archbishop Williams High School is an independent Catholic school for students from 7th grade through 12th grade. About 725 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 36% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Boston. The school reports that about 96% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 170 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 7–12
Students
725
Teachers
60 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 359 girls, 366 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Independent Catholic school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
170 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 96% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 70% of Catholic high schools in Massachusetts.
    • Compared with 23 Catholic high schools in Massachusetts.

    Students by survey year

    535’11–12523’13–14585’15–16623’17–18594’19–20673’21–22725’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    762
    888
    9154
    10156
    11152
    12113

    Student body

    White81%
    Black7%
    Asian7%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Two or more races2%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    What grades does Archbishop Williams High School serve?

    Archbishop Williams High School serves grades 7–12.

    How many students attend Archbishop Williams High School?

    About 725 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

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