Archbishop Williams High School

40 Independence Ave Braintree, MA 02184
www.awhs.org

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MA School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 648 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $22,000
  • Acceptance rate: 75%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 4 / Feb. 1
  • Source: Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked MA School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 648 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $22,000
  • Acceptance rate: 75%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 4 / Feb. 1
  • Source: Verified school update

School Rankings

Archbishop Williams High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 8, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Defining Success in Catholic Education

Student Body

Total Students
648 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
19%
State avg.: 31%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
53%
Average Class Size
20 students
Average SAT score
1139
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Khaki pants, polo and skirt, polo
Number of AP Courses
17 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
ArtBiology
Calculus ABCalculus BC
ChemistryComputer Science
EconomicsEnglish Language & Composition
Environmental ScienceGovernment
Literature & CompositionModern World History
Physics IPhysics II
PsychologySpanish Language & Culture
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
Jan. 4 / Feb. 1
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
$19,350 for Grades 7-8
% on Financial Aid
45%
Acceptance Rate
75%
National avg.: 82%
College Acceptance Rate
100%
Admissions Director
Nicole Mollica
Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered
17 sports
Colors
Gold, Blue, Navy Blue
School Mascot
Bishops

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Over 25 clubs offered each semester!

School Notes

  • Archbishop Williams High School is an independent, Catholic, college preparatory, grades 7-12 school.
  • We endeavor to educate young men and women spiritually, intellectually, ethically, and physically.
  • Driven by the love of Christ, in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, we integrate learning with faith. We strive to graduate socially aware, morally responsible citizens prepared to succeed and to serve their local and global communities.
  • Archbishop Williams High Schoolis aco-educationalCatholicschool inBraintree,Massachusetts,USA. It was founded in 1949 by theSisters of Charity of Nazareth.Archbishop Williams' school seal, originally that of the founding order of nuns, is thepelican, which was an early Christian symbol ofJesus. The school's motto isCaritas Christi Urget Nos, or "The Love of Christ Drives Us On." Blue and gold are the school's colors.The school is named afterJohn Joseph Williams, the firstArchbishop of Boston. Archbishop Williams High School was dedicated on September 12, 1949 by CardinalRichard Cushing.In The fall of 2014 Archbishop Williams added a 7th & 8th grade program.Tuition is $19,350 for grades 7 and 8 for the 2026-27school year. Tuition is $22,000 for grades 9 - 12 for the 2026-27school year.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Archbishop Williams High School cost?
Archbishop Williams High School's tuition is approximately $22,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Archbishop Williams High School?
The acceptance rate of Archbishop Williams High School is 75%, which is higher than the national average of 71%.
What sports does Archbishop Williams High School offer?
Archbishop Williams High School offers 17 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Winter Track. Archbishop Williams High School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for most sports offered.
What is Archbishop Williams High School's ranking?
Archbishop Williams High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Massachusetts for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.
When is the application deadline for Archbishop Williams High School?
The application deadline for Archbishop Williams High School is Jan. 4 / Feb. 1.

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My son graduated in 2020. Strong academics, excellent sports programs, fantastic inclusive community. Supportive faculty and administrators that know everyone's name. He enjoyed playing sports and was well prepared for college.
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