High School Profiles

Aldershot School (ALD) is situated in southwest Burlington, near the popular north shor​e neighborhood and beautiful park land on the Lake Ontario harbour. Aldershot hosts nearly 1000 students in Grades 7 to 12 who are highly motivated to reach their full potential. Aldershot offers high school students the following learning opportunities:

• I-STEM

• Four Specialized High Skills M​ajor programs 

• Environment (Eco- Studies)

• Arts & Culture (Multimedia)

• Health & Wellness (Fitness & Health)

• Transportation (Motive Power & Engineering)

ALD Student Activities

Burlington Central High School (BCHS) is located in central Burlington in close proximity to downtown and the picturesque waterfront. The school accommodates a community of 900 students in Grades 9 through 12 in their pursuit of academic excellence. The school offers Cooperative Education, Dual Credit, and  Specialist High Skills Majors in Arts & Culture, Construction, and Manufacturing. BCHS also offers French Immersion for students who wish to continue their education in the French language. Qualified students can apply to the Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) for Grade 9 & 10 in preparation for the IB Diploma Program​ in Grade 11 & 12. BCHS also welcomes fee-paying students to our International Student Program. 

Burlington Central Activities

Dr. Frank Hayden Secondary School opened its doors in September 2013. It is located in a neighbourhood in North East Burlington. It is fully integrated with a community recreation facility which offers both indoor and outdoor athletic facilities and a public library. Dr. Frank Hayden invites each of its 1,300 students in grades 9 through 12 to use its facilities and technology to enrich and expand their scholastic experience to the outer edges of their imaginations. 

M.M Robinson High School (MMR) is located in north central Burlington. The site includes a City of Burlington swimming pool, and is in close proximity to greenspace and a shopping are. MMR has approximately 1200 enthusiastic, global learners. The school offers programming for Grades 9 through 12 including the following specialty programs: French Immersion, Specialist High Skills Majors, OYAP, Community Pathways Program, Essential Pathway.. 

Nelson High School is located in south central Burlington. Opened in 1957, Nelson has a long tradition of excellence.   Nelson is well known for its high academic standings as well as providing pathways for all students.  The school is represented by a larger community pathways program, a diverse locally developed / essential program, french immersion, and gifted program.  A perfect pairing of arts, athletics, tech and music programs encourages its community of 1400 students to experience the real value of high school life.  Offering 8 SHSM (Specialist High Skill Major) programs as well as OYAP, students can explore the many skilled trade programs.  With outstanding staff involvement and many opportunities for students to lead as well as participate, Nelson exemplifies the wonderful characteristics of South East Burlington.

Acton District School is located in the community of Acton in Halton Hills, less than 30 min north of Milton, and only 15 min from Georgetown  The school provides a dynamic learning environment for its students in grades 7-12, with a strong combination of humanities, arts, athletics, tech and science programs. The school offers French Immersion and a Specialist High Skills Major in Agriculture.

Georgetown District High School (GDHS) is located in the picturesque and historic town of Georgetown, in the municipality of Halton Hills. It has a complement of approximately 1580 students from Grades 9 through 12 who believe in a high degree of commitment to both school and community. The school also hosts the highly popular Gifted, French Immersion and International Baccalaureate Diploma Programs as well as Specialist High Skills Majors in Culinary Arts, Hospitality and Tourism, Environmental, Transportation, and Justice, Community Safety and Emergency Services.

GDHS prides itself in offering an array of extracurricular clubs which are sure to spark student interest. The staff also embrace the opportunity to cultivate and foster student interests by leading athletic opportunities throughout the year.

GDHS Student Life Opportunities

Craig Kielburger Secondary School (CKSS) is located in south east Milton. The school fosters a safe, collaborative and ​caring environment with over 1800 students. CKSS offers programming from Grades 9 through 12 including French Immersion, and Specialist High Skills Majors in Transportation, Green Industries, Hospitality, Information and Communications Technology, Arts and Culture and Social Justice. 

Elsie MacGill SS is a three-story accessible school features 21st century teaching layouts, air conditioning with individual classroom controls, triple gym, bus lay-by and student drop-off area. It also has a Community Pathways Program hub, which accommodates four classrooms with a common kitchen area and sensory rooms. The school began offering the HDSB’s I-STEM Program in Fall 2022. The school is named after Elsie MacGill, a pioneering aeronautical engineer, held numerous leadership roles in business and was a member of the Royal Commission on the Status of Women in Canada (1967-70). MacGill is a recipient of the Order of Canada.​​

Milton District High School (MDHS) is located in an established neighborhood in central Milton. MDHS was in the heart of Milton as the community grew from its early days and continues to help approximately 1050 students pursue their educational ambitions. The school offers programming from Grades 9 through 12, French Immersion, Specialist High Skills Majors in Construction, Health & Wellness, Manufacturing, Music & Audio, Social Justice along with the highly sought after Advanced Placement Prog​ram. 

Abbey Park High School (APHS) is located in northwest Oakville's Glen Abbey neighborhood. APHS​ encourages and fosters a diverse community of approximately 1300 students along their educational journey including offering Gifted Clustered programming, Strings Ensemble, and senior Advanced Placement (AP) courses. The school offers programming for Grades 9 through 12 with Specialist High Skills Major in Business, Social Justice & Law,  Electric Vehicle, and Information and Communication.

Garth Webb Secondary School (GWSS) opened in September 2012 and is named after WWII Veteran Garth Webb. Mr. Webb was instrumental in the opening of the Juno Beach Centre in Normandy, France. The Juno Beach Centre is an education centre and memorial to all who served Canada in the Second World War.  GWSS is a “walk-to” school, meaning there are no school buses, creating a close community feel. 

Iroquois Ridge High School (IRHS) is located in a growing neighborhood in northeast Oakville. The school is located in close proximity to a community recreation centre which offers a pool, library, fitness centre and a skateboard park. Iroquois Ridge High School is home to a group of almost 1600 united, enthusiastic , global learners. The school offers programming for Grades 9 through 12 as well as French Immersion, Gifted, and an opportunity to take AP exams in Grade 12​​.  We also offer SHSMs in Art and Business.

Oakville Trafalgar High School (OTHS) is located in southeast Oakville, near the exquisite Lake Ontario. The school is proud of their confluence of 1250 highly motivated, inspired students. OTHS continues to offer the highly acclaimed Specialist High Skills Major in Business, Healthy Living and offers Advanced Placement Courses. 

Thomas A. Blakelock High School (TAB) is located in a mature neighborhood in southwest Oakville. It is ​proud to host approximately 1200 students. The school offers programming for grades 9 through 12 as well as the I-STEM program, French Immersion, and four Specialist High Skills programs in Healthcare and Medical Technologies, Performing Arts,  manufacturing, and Information Technology.

White Oaks Secondary School (WOSS) fosters curiosity, creativity, and a passion for learning in the heart of central Oakville! WOSS is proud to be home to 2,300 enthusiastic students in Grades 9 through 12. Our unique school features not only a state-of-the-art library and swimming pool but also two campuses that offer an exciting array of programs. At WOSS, students can take advantage of the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, along with Specialized High Skills Majors (SHSM) in Music, Visual Arts and Drama, Business, Sport and Health Community Leadership, Horticulture and Landscaping, Transportation and Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) for Motorcycles, Small Engines, Marine and Automotive