What Are Braintree High's Most Expensive Sports?

Earlier this month, the School Committee voted to raise athletic fees at Braintree High School to better cover operating costs and bring the district more in line with what other towns charge.

As part of the change, hockey athletes will be required to pay more based on the cost of their sport. However, hockey is not the most expensive sport that BHS offers. Football costs significantly more, but it also brings in additional revenue.

Below are the top 10 most expensive sports at Braintree High School. The athletic department costs noted below for 2012-2013 include equipment, coaches salaries, officials pay and buses.

To see more about the upcoming fee increase, go to http://braintree.patch.com/articles/braintree-high-athletic-fee-going-up-next-year.

Note: The per student cost is what the department pays and is not reflective of the athletic fee

Most Expensive

1. Varsity Football – $60,346

61 students – $989 per student

2. Boys Varsity Ice Hockey – $42,111

26 students – $1,619 per student

3. Girls Varsity Ice Hockey – $41,111

23 students – $1,787 per student

4. Varsity/JV Cheer – $27,335

72 students – $379 per student

5. Varsity/JV Dance – $27,035

68 students – $397 per student

6. Girls Swimming – $21,022

24 students – $875 per student

7. Tied – Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball – $20,097 each

Boys 13 students – $1,545 per student

Girls 12 students – $1,674 per student

8. Boys Varsity Baseball – $17,417

18 students – $967 per student

9. Tied – Boys and Girls Outdoor Track – $16,384 each

Boys 68 students – $240 per student

Girls 55 – $297 per student

10. Boys Varsity Wrestling – $15,089

13 students – $1,160 per student