Brockton, Massachusetts
Brockton Public Schools by the Numbers
A snapshot of one of the largest and most diverse districts in Massachusetts. Detailed figures come from the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE).
District Snapshot
Sources: Massachusetts DESE, school and district profiles.
High needs is a state count, not a score. It includes every student who is from a low income household, learning English, or receiving special education services, and counts each one only once. The median across all 396 Massachusetts districts is 46.7 percent.
District Overview
| District | Brockton Public Schools |
| Grades | prekindergarten through grade 12 |
| Schools | 24 |
| High school | Brockton High School |
| Enrollment (2025-26) | 14,642 |
Students and Needs
Brockton serves a student body with deep needs and many home languages. For the full breakdown by race, ethnicity, and program, see the live DESE profile.
| High needs | 83.6 percent |
| English learners | 34.2 percent |
| Four-year graduation rate (2025) | 75.4 percent |
| Per-pupil expenditure (FY2024) | about $20,731 |
Academic Performance & Context
MCAS results, graduation rates, and accountability data for Brockton Public Schools are published and updated every year by DESE. Because these change annually, this guide links to the live state profile rather than reprinting numbers that quickly go stale.
Sources
MA DESE, Brockton Public Schools Student Profile (code 00440000). Accessed 2026.