Below Average
#366 of 388 private schools in MA
Archbishop Williams High School
High School
80 INDEPENDENCE AVE, Braintree, MA 02184
Enrollment
673
Student-Teacher
11.8:1
Score
4.4
Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
673
Student-Teacher
11.8:1
Score
4.4
Grades
7th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Massachusetts private schools
#366 of 388
In Braintree
#4 of 4
public schools
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About Archbishop Williams High School
Archbishop Williams High School is a private high school in Braintree, MA. Archbishop Williams High School serves approximately 673 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Archbishop Williams High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #366 of 388 private schools in MA.
- This school 4.4 · Below Average
- MA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Archbishop Williams High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Archbishop Williams High School compares to the 10 public schools in Braintree, MA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Braintree
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Archbishop Williams High School (this school) | 4.4 |
| Mary E Flaherty School | 8.4 |
| Hollis | 8.4 |
| Donald Ross | 5.6 |
| East Middle School | 6.4 |
| Monatiquot Kindergarten Center | 6.5 |
| Archie T Morrison | 6.4 |
| Braintree High | 6.4 |
| Liberty | 8.5 |
| South Middle School | 8.5 |
| Highlands | 6.6 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
80 INDEPENDENCE AVE, Braintree, MA 02184
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Archbishop Williams High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. THAYER ACADEMY (rated 6.8/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is THE WOODWARD SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Quincy), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Braintree High (rated 6.4/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Braintree, see our Braintree schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST COLETTA DAY SCHOOL Braintree | 0.1 mi | — |
| MEETING HOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Braintree | 0.1 mi | 7.1 |
| STEP AHEAD KINDERGARTEN Braintree | 0.5 mi | — |
| Hollis Braintree | 0.9 mi | 8.4 |
| Amelio Della Chiesa Early Childhood Center Quincy | 0.8 mi | 5.5 |
| LUMEN VERUM ACADEMY Braintree | 1.0 mi | — |
| Mary E Flaherty School Braintree | 0.8 mi | 8.4 |
| Lincoln-Hancock Community School Quincy | 1.1 mi | 4.7 |
| South West Middle School Quincy | 1.0 mi | 5.5 |
| Donald Ross Braintree | 0.9 mi | 5.6 |
| Monatiquot Kindergarten Center Braintree | 1.2 mi | 6.5 |
| East Middle School Braintree | 1.0 mi | 6.4 |
| THAYER ACADEMY Braintree | 1.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Point Webster Middle Quincy | 1.5 mi | 4.1 |
| Quincy High Quincy | 1.8 mi | 5.5 |
| THE WOODWARD SCHOOL Quincy | 1.9 mi | 6.8 |
| ADAMS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Quincy | 1.8 mi | 5.5 |
| Clifford H Marshall Elementary Quincy | 1.6 mi | 4.7 |
| Braintree High Braintree | 1.8 mi | 6.4 |
| Archie T Morrison Braintree | 1.8 mi | 6.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02184 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$125,305
Median Home Value
$623,200
Median Rent
$1,925/mo
Population
38,762
College Educated
47.1%
Homeownership
77.1%
Avg Commute
32.7 min
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Median Age
41.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| NOTRE DAME ACADEMY Hingham, MA | 4.4 |
| Ware Junior/Senior High School Ware, MA | 4.4 |
| Brighton High School Brighton, MA | 4.5 |
| Greenfield High Greenfield, MA | 4.5 |
| Southbridge High School Southbridge, MA | 4.5 |
| TechBoston Academy Dorchester, MA | 4.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Archbishop Williams High School
What grades does Archbishop Williams High School serve?
Archbishop Williams High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Archbishop Williams High School?
Archbishop Williams High School has an enrollment of approximately 673 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Archbishop Williams High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Archbishop Williams High School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Archbishop Williams High School rank in MA?
Archbishop Williams High School ranks #366 of 388 private schools in MA.
What is Archbishop Williams High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Archbishop Williams High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Archbishop Williams High School a private school?
Yes, Archbishop Williams High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Archbishop Williams High School a religious school?
Archbishop Williams High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 673
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Phone
- (781) 843-3636
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