The Halifax Regional School Board was created in 1996 through the amalgamation of three individual boards that operated schools in Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and Halifax County.

Serving approximately 52,000 students in 137 schools, we are the largest school board in Atlantic Canada.

Since 2003, the board has had two student advisors, to provide input on the wide variety of issues that affect students.

Our vision is to ensure every school improves by 2012-2013.

HRSB by the numbers:

Elementary schools: 85
Junior High schools: 28
Primary to Grade 9 : 9
Senior High schools: 15
Teachers and school administrators: 3,478
Total staff : 7,000
Students, primary to Grade 6: 26,086
Students, Grades 7 to 9: 13,002
Students, Grades 10 to 12: 14,353


 

What does it cost to run the HRSB?

Our annual budget in 2007-08 was $345,004,600 of which $260,546,300 came to us from the Nova Scotia Department of Education and $83,020,200 came from the Halifax Regional Municipality.  Below is a breakdown of the how the funding was spent.

Guiding principles

“The mission of the Halifax Regional School Board is to ensure that each student develops passion for learning, for achieving personal success, and for building a harmonious, global community.”

We believe:

• Every person has value.
• Individuals are accountable for their decisions.
• Honesty and respect are fundamental to healthy relationships.
• Continuous learning is critical to personal growth and an enriched life.
• Each person has a valuable contribution to make.
• Diversity enriches.
• Positive attitude is essential for personal success.
• Respect for self is fundamental to respect for others.