Quincy High School; Quincy, MA; main entrance; 2011-06-05

Quincy Public Schools (QPS) is a

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that manages schools in Quincy,

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. The superintendent is Kevin W. Mulvey, It serves a population of approximately 94,470 of whom approx. 11% are school age.

History

The Quincy Public Schools first superintendent was

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. F. W. Parker Elementary School was named after him. In June 2021, South West Middle School was placed into a state program for schools or districts that disproportionately suspend nonwhite students or students with disabilities.

Elementary schools

* Amelio Della Chiesa Early Childhood Center (preschool) * Atherton Hough Elementary School * Beechwood Knoll Elementary School *Charles .A. Bernazzani Elementary School * Lincoln-Hancock Elementary School * Clifford Marshall Elementary School * Merrymount Elementary School * Montclair Elementary School * Parker Elementary School * Snug Harbor Elementary School (elementary and preschool) * Squantum Elementary School * Wollaston Elementary School

Middle schools

* Atlantic Middle School * Broad Meadows Middle School * Central Middle School * Point Webster Middle School * Southwest Middle School

High schools

* Quincy High School *

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Notable alumni

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* John Cheever *

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External links

Official site

References

{{Massachusetts Public High Schools School districts in Massachusetts Education in Quincy, Massachusetts