Rating
4.1
5-year avg
N/A
Rank
132/252
Quick take
Hugh Boyd is a school in transition, having recently shed its IB identity to focus on its local strengths. It remains a supportive community hub that excels at serving two distinct groups: high achievers through its 'Incentive Program' and students needing extra support through 'Combined Studies,' but it struggles statistically in the middle ground.
Parents and students often describe Hugh Boyd as a 'hidden gem' with a tight-knit, small-school community feel (approx. 600-800 students). The 'Incentive Program' is highly praised for keeping motivated students engaged and challenged. However, recent discussions highlight disappointment over the discontinuation of the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) in 2025. Reviews note that while it lacks the 'prestige' and intense competition of schools like McMath or Burnett, it offers a supportive environment where teachers know students by name. The loss of the varsity football program (cancelled in 2018) is still occasionally lamented by alumni.
Best suited for students who thrive in smaller, less anonymous environments. It is an excellent choice for high-performing students accepted into the 'Incentive Program' who want leadership opportunities without the pressure of a mega-school, or for students who need the structured support of the 'Combined Studies' program. Families seeking a rigorous IB curriculum should now look elsewhere.
Ratings and data
Hugh Boyd Secondary currently holds a Fraser Institute rating of 4.1/10 and is ranked 132nd out of 252 secondary schools in British Columbia. The school's academic performance has shown a downward trend in recent years (dropping from 5.5 to 4.1), placing it in the middle tier of provincial rankings. While the specialized 'Incentive Program' continues to challenge high-achieving students, the overall school aggregate suggests average to below-average academic outcomes compared to other high-performing Richmond schools.
Sources include Fraser Institute data and InsideVan School Guide summaries. Ratings do not represent the full quality of a school.
School-run details
Hugh Boyd Secondary is located at 9200 No 1 Rd, Richmond, BC V7E 6L5 in Richmond.
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Hugh Boyd Secondary is a secondary school in Richmond. This page brings together school ratings and rankings, school programs, 3 after-school options, nearby tutors, and kids classes so families can compare the school and after-school fit in one place.
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Fraser Institute · 2020 report
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