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Dr. Michelle Eisan-Smith Is First Deaf School Leader In BPS

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BPS Rings in the New Year with Highlights from the 2025-26 School Year (So Far)!

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Boston Career Pathways Expand With Madison Park Co-Op Initiative

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Welcome to Boston Public Schools

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BPS Stories

BPS Staff members are dedicated to providing every student a high-quality, equitable educational experience. Watch staff members explain why they do so, in their own words, in the videos below.

Mr. Mike’s Food Pantry at Adams Elementary School

Welcome to Mr. Mike’s Food Pantry!

The students and staff at the Samuel Adams Elementary School saw a need within their community and launched Mr. Mike's Food Pantry!

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Bradley Elementary School Wins School on the Move Prize

Congratulations to Bradley Elementary School on winning the $100K EdVestors School on the Move Prize in recognition for its accomplishments in improving student outcomes.

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TechBoston Football Player Perseveres Far Beyond Field

Meet Edgar Santana Castro, TechBoston Academy senior, whose perseverance extends beyond the field. Diagnosed with stage 3 cancer at a young age, Edgar overcame physical challenges to fulfill his dream of playing football.

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Who We Are

Discover our story! Explore the heart of BPS through videos, photos, and stories that showcase our schools, students, and staff and how we aim to inspire excellence, uplift diversity, and prepare every student for a bright future.

 

BPS at a Glance

Boston Public Schools is the birthplace of public education in the United States, deeply committed to transforming the lives of all children through exemplary teaching in welcoming schools that embrace and uplift diversity. Through collaboration and partnership, we aim to support each student in developing the knowledge, skills, and character to excel in college, career, and life.

119

Schools

119 schools makes Boston Public Schools one of the largest districts in the country.

48,593

Students

 

Boston Public Schools has 48,593 students across 119 Schools

11,720

Employees

11,720 Employees

BPS is committed to a diverse work force made up of talented educators and support staff.

10

Languages Spoken

Our District Supports 10 Different Languages Including:

English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Cape Verdean, Portuguese, French, Arabic, Somali, Chinese, and Vietnamese.

750

Buses

Number of Buses and Electrics Buses Operated

750 Total Buses in Fleet | 640 Buses on the Road Daily | 39 Electric Buses

60% Propane Fleet | 34% Diesel Buses | 6% Electric Buses

50,000

Meals Served Daily

50,000 Meals

Serving over 48,000 Students

20

Hub Schools

In a Community Hub School, the school community intentionally looks at its assets and opportunities to take action to make their school-community the best it can be.

$1.5 Billion

Budget

$1.5 Billion

Operating Budget for the 2025 Fiscal Year