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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Halton District School Board in Ontario serves approximately 67,000 students in the municipalities of Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville in the Region of Halton. 

Among the largest English school boards in Ontario, the Halton public board offers high-quality education for elementary and secondary students as well as continuing education opportunities for adults and newcomers to the area. 

Together, approximately 12​,000 ​Halton District School Board staff inspire students to ​learn, grow and inspire. These staff members include teachers, support and non-teaching staff, administrators and senior staff. ​Many professional development workshops and opportunities are offered to staff to provide the expertise and knowledge to engage students in their learning.​

HDSB at a Glance

Students

(Projected enrolment for 2023-2024​​​)

Elementary students - 45,784​​
Secondary students - 21,726​
Total students - 67,510​​​​
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​Staff (approximate full-time equivalents as of Sept. 1, 2024​)

Elementary teachers - 4,746​ 
Secondary teachers - 2,080​
Non-teaching and support staff - 5,384​​​​​

Schools​

Elementary schools - 90
Secondary schools - 18 (including Gary Allan HS and Syl Apps HS)

Why enrol in HDSB? ​

​The Halton District School Board is a great place for your child/children and adults to achieve their educational goals for many reasons including:

  • The health, safety and well being of our students and staff is vital as we work to create and foster a learning environment in which everyone feels secure. The numerous safe schools initiatives allows schools to focus on student learning and success.  
  • We embrace cultural diversity and strive to ensure all who enter our schools and workplaces feel welcome and respected. Valuing the uniqueness of each individual provides teaching moments that assist students in better understanding each other and the world around them. 
  • Academically, we continue to achieve above the provincial average as measured through the Education Quality and Accountability Office results in Grade 3 and 6 Reading, Writing and Math; Grade 9 Math; and Grade 10 Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test results.
  • Parent involvement and feedback are vital to quality education in Halton. We host an annual Parent Involvement Committee​ conference and each school has a school council​ in which parents can volunteer. 

Programs

Student Success Pathways programs​
eLearning
Arts and Music programs 
French Immersion
English Language Learners ​
Welcome Centre for Newcomers
International Baccalaureate Program
Adult and Continuing Education (Gary Allan High School) 

We look forward to helping your child achieve success with the Halton District School Board.​

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Halton District School Board
J.W. Singleton Education Centre
2050 Guelph Line
Burlington, Ontario, L7P 5A8

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