TIES

TIES, a tiny high school in Millis, Massachusetts, operated by Millis, hosts 5 students, covering grade UG. That puts it 99% smaller than the typical public school in Massachusetts, which averages around 777 students.

Within Millis, which oversees 4 schools and 1,161 students, TIES is one campus in the system.

Demographically, TIES reports that nearly all students (80%) are White; the rest consists of 20% Black. That is considerably more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 70%.

Looking at school resources, Staff filings list 1 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 5.0:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 23.4:1, putting TIES tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the area at large, Norfolk County reports that median household income runs about $130,739, roughly 59% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 4%. Across Norfolk County's 198 public schools (combined enrollment of about 101,300 students), TIES is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is H Olive Day, roughly 1.3 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a commuter-belt area.

On this page, members of the TIES community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.