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#366 of 388 private schools in MA

Archbishop Williams High School

High School · Braintree, MA

A private high school in Braintree, MA serving grades 7th – 12th.

Private

80 INDEPENDENCE AVE, Braintree, MA 02184

  • 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+3.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C3.4 / 10
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School Day Length6.1 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,098
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.8 / 10
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Diversity Index37%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B-4.8 / 10
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Enrollment673
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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

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Archbishop Williams High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 58Good Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,407/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Braintree), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$125,305

Median home value

$623,200

Median rent

$1,925/mo

College educated

47.1%

Homeownership

77.1%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02184; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White78.8%
Asian10.7%
Black5.5%
Two or More2.7%
Hispanic2.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Thayer AcademyPrivate · tuition6.8private5–121.4 mi709Compare →
Braintree HighEnrollment path unverified6.49–121.8 mi1,677Compare →
Quincy HighEnrollment path unverified5.59–121.8 mi1,473Compare →
The Woodward SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8private6–121.9 mi46Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Archbishop Williams High School is listed in Braintree, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Archbishop Williams High School

Archbishop Williams High School is a private high school in Braintree, MA, serving approximately 673 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #366 of 388 private schools in MA.

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.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
Area population (ZIP 02184)
38,762
Area average commute
32.7 min
Area median age
41.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02184; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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