The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is the largest and one of the most diverse school boards in Canada. We serve approximately 245,000 students in 588 schools throughout Toronto, and more than 160,000 life-long learners in our Adult and Continuing Education programs.

 

With over 40% of our graduates ranking as Ontario Scholars, more than 80% of our graduates go on to university or college.

TDSB staff members are the backbone of the system. A talented community of educators and support staff are dedicated to enriching the lives of all students and helping them achieve success. The TDSB employs approximately 40,900 individuals who build a positive learning environment by supporting our Strategic Directions and Mission Statement.  Our standards are high because our students are our number one priority. 

The TDSB’s Director Dr. John Malloy is supported by the Senior Team who is responsible for: 

• Serving our students and communities
• Improving academic performance
• Managing business services
• Providing staff support
• Operating and maintaining our buildings

The TDSB Chair of the Board works with the other publicly elected Trustees. Trustees represent the families in their wards and ensure that all concerns of their communities are brought to the attention of the Board.

• Make every school an effective school
• Build leadership within a culture of adaptability, openness and resilience
• Form strong and effective relationships and partnerships
• Build environmentally sustainable schools that inspire teaching and learning
• Identify disadvantage and intervene effectively

The Toronto District School Board is the largest school board in Canada and one of the largest in North America. We have nearly 600 schools and serve approximately 245,000 students each year. 

Our Students

• 170,000 elementary students 
• 75,000 high school students
• 1,400 international students  
• 160,000 continuing education students 
• 27,150 students are enrolled in immersion and extended French programs 
• 22% were born outside of Canada 
• There are over 120 languages spoken by TDSB students and their families.

Our Staff   

• 16,500 permanent teachers (11,100 Elementary, 5,400 Secondary) 
• 6,400 occasional teachers (4,600 Elementary, 1,900 Secondary) 
• 13,000 permanent support staff and 5,000 supply/casual employees (including Designated Early Childhood Educators, professional support workers, caretakers, maintenance staff, IT support, administrators, etc.).

Our Schools

• 588 schools in total 
• 472 Elementary Schools (including 7 Junior High Schools and 18 Elementary Alternative Schools)
• 116 Secondary Schools (including 1 Elementary/Secondary Alternative School, 20 Secondary Alternative Schools, 4 Caring and Safe Schools Programs and 5 EdVance Programs)