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BPS Health and Wellness YAB Member Hosts Read-Aloud Event

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ASPEN Challenge Kicks Off for Boston Public Schools

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Office of Food and Nutrition Recognized as Leaders in Farm-to-School Efforts

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Curley School Counselor Named 2025 MA School Counselor of the Year

Curley School Counselor Named 2025 MA School Counselor of the Year

Sugeily Santos of the Curley K-8 School named 2025 Massachusetts School Counselor of the Year in Surprise Ceremony

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2025-2026 School Year Calendar Now Available

Click below to view the calendar for the 2025-2026 school year:

2025-2026 School Calendar

BPS Eats Launches

"Everything that they make is healthy, that's what I like about the food. The food is delicious and at the same time healthy."

-Mason Ovilma, Student at Ellison-Parks Early Education School

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.

Ajay Trivedi

Ajay Trivedi, School Leader, Charlestown High School

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Hugh Coleman

Hugh Coleman, Climate and Culture Coordinator, Charlestown High School

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Coleen Campbell-Allen

Coleen Campbell-Allen, ELA Teacher, Albert Holland School of Technology

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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