[6] Shortly after the foundation of Billerica in 1655, the town made plans to ensure education for its young residents.

Mr. Pemberton was considered one of the most notable teachers of his time and had previously taught James Madison and Aaron Burr.

Another private school was established in 1820 known as Billerica Academy, and classes were held in an old hotel.

Reverend Mr. Stearns then tried to pick up the burden of higher education by teaching classes in his church, but this school also eventually closed.

When Dr. Howe's estate announced, in 1915, that free tuition would end for Billerica students, the town took over the school.

The Howe School soon became overpopulated and the town was forced to rent out rooms in houses opposite the building.

The structure was starting to fall apart, and ceiling tiles had fallen inside of classrooms, posing a threat to students.

The school opened on September 3, 2019, with Tim Piwowar as superintendent and Tom Murphy as principal.

The lower floor was used by the school department for a preschool for special-needs children, as well as storage for the drama program's set materials and costumes.

Following the summer of 2020, demolition of the old building had been completed, and the new football field and track were constructed in its place.

The new building is four stories tall, with part of the bottom floor still hosting Project Support, the aforementioned preschool.

According to Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education annual statistics, for the 2020–2021 [3] academic year, the demographic enrollment distributions for race, gender and grade level at Billerica Memorial High School are as follows:

Billerica Memorial High School has a variety of teams that compete in the Merrimack Valley Conference.