School Address: 12 Winslow St Provincetown MA 2657
School District: Provincetown
County: Barnstable County
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Provincetown High School, located at 12 Winslow Street in Provincetown, Massachusetts, was a public high school serving the small community of Provincetown. Over the years, due to declining enrollment, the school experienced changes which led to a shift in its educational structure. Ultimately, it ceased operating as a conventional high school. Originally the only high school in the town, Provincetown High provided education for grades 9-12, characterized by a close-knit learning environment. However, due to the small population and the consequent limited number of students, maintaining a full range of high school activities and courses became challenging. This led to the regionalization efforts in which high school students from Provincetown began attending Nauset Regional High School, which offers a broader range of academic and extracurricular options. Today, the facility is part of the Provincetown Schools, which serves younger students and focuses on early and middle grade education. Despite the changes, the site remains an important part of the community, reflecting the town’s commitment to providing education while adapting to demographic and logistical realities.