The Bromfield School

The Bromfield School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
14 Massachusetts Ave,  Harvard, MA
Harvard Public Schools
3.9
3.2
325 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Scott Hoffman
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1350
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
75%
Reading Proficiency
77%
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A
College Prep
B-
Administration
B+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Reading Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
75%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1350
Math
670
Verbal
680
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
31
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
97.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
18.4%
State Average
7.6%
Science
24.3%
State Average
6.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
148:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.9%
Male
48.9%
White
75.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
14.1%
Two or more races
4.1%
Hispanic
3.2%
Black
2.9%

School Rankings

#26 Best Public HS in Massachusetts
#28 Best College Prep Public HS in Massachusetts
#55 Best HS For Stem in Massachusetts
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Massachusetts Amherst 126 Students
Boston University 75 Students
Northeastern University 74 Students
Boston College 54 Students
University of Vermont 50 Students
Brown University 42 Students
Tufts University 40 Students
University of Connecticut 38 Students
University of New Hampshire 29 Students
Harvard University 28 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 48 Students
Business 45 Students
Psychology 39 Students
Political Science and Government 24 Students
Chemistry 18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students
Finance 17 Students
Nursing 16 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 16 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 68 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/16/2025
I've had a generally good experience through my years here and as a current senior! The administration definitely cares about students a lot.
4.0 Senior
2/6/2023
The Bromfield School is good for certain types of students—self-starters, independent thinkers, and good readers will thrive. Bromfield fails to teach many foundational skills, but because of the parental involvement in the town, many people learn these skills at home.
5.0 Senior
1/12/2020
The Bromfield school is an excellent, small, public school with top-notch education. Most of the teachers are amazing and I am friends with a lot of them. The food is amazing with copious options, including a vegetarian one every day. Taking honors and AP classes is a challenge but prepare you for the rigor of college.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 5 Reviews
3.0 parent
12/6/2023
My child goes to Bromfield and it's fine. The education is very traditional and looks a lot like classes that I attended in high school. There has not been much progress. The classes are average - nothing inspiring. The school prides itself on being successful on standardized measurements. This is a...
2.0 parent
1/5/2020
Harvard is a lovely town. By far, the worst thing about living in Harvard is Bromfield. I mean this in two ways - Bromfield is a toxic student environment, and it does a poor job at teaching, because that is not the goal that is rewarded.It is strange that a community that values education so highly...
5.0 other
9/2/2014
The Harvard Schools are exemplary. My mother and her six siblings attended the Harvard Schools when Bromfield was a private academy. Her parents had immigrated to America, and they found a home in Harvard. My eight brothers and sisters and I attended the Hildreth and the Bromfield Schools. We have a...
5.0 parent
7/11/2011
My child attends Bromfield School. We relocated here from Texas and although it was a little challenging to get used to it has been a great move and we are very please with our childs education so far. I have another child entering this school in the fall.

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The Bromfield School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Harvard, MA, in the Harvard neighborhood, and is served by the Harvard Public Schools in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 325 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 75% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 77% are proficient in reading. The Bromfield School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.62, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1350 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $1,001,289. Discover additional schools in the area, like Immaculate Heart of Mary School, Hildreth Elementary School, Blanchard Memorial School, and more. Learn more about what Harvard has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Bromfield School.

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