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NEXT STOP: 

HIGH SCHOOL 

Your BPS guide to making 

your next school choice 

2013 - 2014 

Check out what makes each school special 

View class sizes and MCAS data 

Learn about any special application details 

Find the one that’s just right for you! 

Next Stop: High School 

2013-2014 

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Table of Contents 

Glossary of Terms………………………………….…………………………………………………...…………...........3 

School Profile Data……………………………………………………………………...…………………..…..……….4 

District High Schools & Special Admissions Schools……………………………………………………….……….5 

School Selection Checklist … …………………………………………………………………...……....……….……6 

Sample School Registration Form……………..……………………………………………………………….....…..7 

Sample Boston Public School Selection Form ……………………………………………….……………….....….8 

School Profiles …………………………….………………………………………………………………..….…...........9 

BPS Registration & School Choice Resources 

East Zone Family Resource Center 

1216 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester 

(617) 635-8015 

North Zone Family Resource Center 

75 Malcolm X Boulevard 

(617) 635-9010 

West Zone Family Resource Center 

515 Hyde Park Ave, Roslindale 

(617) 635-8040 

Office of Welcome Services 

26 Court Street, Boston 

(617) 635-6751 

Addional Questions? 

Visit the BPS Registration website at www.bostonpublicschools.org/register 

Next Stop: High School 2013-2014 guide was published 

by the BPS Office of Enrollment and Welcome Services 

in collaboration with Citizen Schools. We wish to thank 

Citizen Schools for their contributions to this guide. 

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS 

The data included in the following school profiles is compiled from several sources including The Massachusetts State 

Department of Education, Boston Public Schools, and individual school websites. 

Attendance Rate: Attendance rate indicates the average percentage of days in attendance for 

students enrolled in grades 9 – 12. 

Dropped out: Students who drop out remain in the school and district cohort data. If the student reenrolls 

in another school after dropping out, he/she is included in the original school and district 

cohort as a dropout AND is enrolled in the new school and district cohort. 

EPIMS: The Education Personnel Information Management System was implemented by the 

Department of Education in 2007 to collect demographic data and work assignment information on 

individual public school educators for the first time in our state's history. It is the source of the Student- 

Teacher Ratio data included in this guide. 

Graduation Rate: Indicates the percentage of students who graduate with a regular high school 

diploma within 4 years. 

Not included in 4-Year Graduation Data is the percentage of non-grad completers and percentage 

of permanently expelled students. 

For more information see http://www.doe.mass.edu/infoservices/reports/gradrates/ 

Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS): Shows percent of students at each 

performance level for the current year. Also included is the school‘s total ―proficiency rate‖ for Math 

and ELA, that is, the percentage of students who achieved either proficient or advanced 

performance levels. 

Plans of High School Graduates: Indicates the post-graduate intentions of high school graduates as 

of the end of the school year. Not included are those students who indicated work or military service 

as their post-secondary plans. 

School Size by Grade: Indicates the total number of students in 9 th , 10 th , 11 th and 12 th . This number 

does include students beyond the 12 th grade enrolled in Special Education services. 

School Population by Race/Ethnicity: Indicates the percent of enrollment by race/ethnicity, rounded 

to the nearest tenth. Definitions (as of October 1, 2012): 

African American or Black: A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. 

Asian: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian 

subcontinent. 

Hispanic or Latino: A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other 

Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race. 

Multi-race, Non-Hispanic: A person selecting more than one racial category and non-Hispanic. 

Native American: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America 

(including Central America), and who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment. 

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of 

Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands. 

White: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa. 

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SIMS: The Student Information Management System (SIMS) is a student-level data 

collection system that allows the Department to collect and analyze more accurate 

and comprehensive information, to meet federal and state reporting requirements, and 

to inform policy and programmatic decisions. The SIMS has two important components: 

A unique student identifier for all students receiving a publicly funded education in 

Massachusetts, and 

Transmissions of data from districts to the Department for all students via the security 

portal. 

All data published in this guide was collected via SIMS, unless otherwise indicated. 

Special Education: Indicates the percent of enrollment who have an Individualized Education 

Program. (IEP) 

Student/Teacher Ratio: The October 1, 2011 student enrollment to the total number of 

teachers. 

SCHOOL PROFILE DATA 

The data included in the following school profiles is compiled from several sources including The 

Massachusetts State Department of Education, Boston Public Schools, and individual school websites. 

The data is reported as follows: 

Indicator Academic Year 

4-Yr Graduation 2010-2011 

Post-Graduate Intentions 2010-2011 

School Size (Enrollment) 2011-2012 

Attendance Rate 2011-2012 

Special Education 2011-2012 

Student-Teacher Ratio 2010-2011 

MCAS Proficiency Rates Spring 2012 

School Population by Race/Ethnicity 2011-2012 

Data from The Massachusetts State Department of Education can also be viewed at 

http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/help/data.aspx. 

Please Note: This winter, the Boston School Committee may vote on 

recommendations involving programmatic changes to meet the academic needs 

of students. Some of these changes may take effect in September 2013. Therefore, 

listings included in this guide are subject to change. To update your list of school 

choices, please visit www.bostonpublicschools.org/register and click on “What Are 

My Schools” or visit www.discoverbps.org 

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District High Schools 

Every January, Boston Public Schools distributes a school selection form to every 8th grader in Boston‘s middle 

schools. In order to have the greatest chance of getting your first choice, you must send back the form with 

schools ranked in order of preference; and you must send it in time for the first round. (There are four rounds in 

total.) You are encouraged to rank as many options as possible, there is no limit. There is no guarantee that you will 

receive your top choice school, so if you do not send in a form, you will be assigned to a school by the computer. 

The district schools featured in this guide are: 

� Boston International High School/Newcomers 

Academy 

� Brighton High School 

� Jeremiah E. Burke High School 

� Charlestown High School 

� Community Academy of Science and Health 

� Dorchester Academy 

� East Boston High School 

Special Admissions Schools 

� The English High School 

� Excel High School 

� Madison Park High School 

� Snowden International High School 

� Urban Science Academy 

� West Roxbury Academy 

Some public high schools have a special entrance process, meaning you must apply to them separately, as well as 

rank them on your BPS School Choice Form. 

Pilot/ In-District Charter Schools: 

Pilot and In-District charter schools are two types of small schools run by Boston Public Schools. They often have an 

educational focus, such as health or the arts. Unless otherwise noted below, each pilot or in-district charter does 

require a separate application, varying from a simple form to a more extensive process requiring mandatory 

interviews, recommendation letters, an essay and other administrative forms. Specific application steps for each 

school are featured on the respective pages. 

The pilot/ in-district charter schools featured in this guide are: 

� Another Course to College** 

� Boston Arts Academy 

� Boston Community Leadership Academy 

� Boston Green Academy 

� Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health 

Careers 

� Fenway High School 

� Mary Lyon Upper School** 

� New Mission High School 

� Quincy Upper School** 

� TechBoston Upper Academy** 

** These pilot or in-district charter schools do not require a separate application. Students can apply to these schools by 

marking them as a top choice on their Boston Public School Selection Form. 

Exam Schools: 

There are three citywide exam schools in the Boston Public Schools. All three schools accept new students for grades seven 

and nine. The O‘Bryant School also accepts a few new students for grade 10. Students are admitted to the exam schools 

based on a combined score that includes results of an entrance test, called the Independent Schools Entrance Exam 

(ISEE), and their grade point average (GPA). The ISEE and the GPA are each worth 50% of the score. The ISEE is administered 

every year in early November. 

The three exam schools are: 

� Boston Latin School 

� Boston Latin Academy 

� O‘Bryant School of Math & Science 

Charter Schools: 

Charter Schools are public schools that operate independently of the Boston Public Schools system. Instead, they are 

managed by the Massachusetts Department of Education. In order to get in, you must apply separately to each charter 

school. Students are then selected by an independent lottery. 

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A Checklist for Choosing Schools 

When checking out high schools, consider the following as you decide which ones are the 

best options for you: 

School 

Name 

School 

Name 

School 

Name 

What are the school‘s student achievement data, such as 

MCAS results, AYP status, promotion and graduation rates, 

and percentage of graduates going on to college? 

Does the school have a special admissions process? (All of 

BPS‘s exam schools and some of the small schools do.) 

What is the school‘s curriculum and style of teaching? 

Which special education programs, language programs, 

Advanced Placement (AP) and honors courses are 

available? 

What services and programs are available for students 

who need extra academic support or counseling? 

Where is the school located? (High school students who 

attend schools more than 2 miles from home receive MBTA 

passes.) 

What are the opportunities for parent involvement? 

What is the size of the school? 

What is the school‘s environment like? 

What are the school‘s hours? 

What athletic programs, clubs, tutoring, and/or other afterschool 

activities does the school have? 

What are the facilities like? Is there a gym, library, pool, 

auditorium, music and art studios? 

How diverse are the students and faculty? 

Add your own questions here. 

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MCAS 

MAILING ADDRESS: 

20 WARREN STREET 

BRIGHTON, MA 02135 

PHONE: (617) 635-8865 

LISA GILBERT-SMITH 

HOURS: 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM 

4-YR GRADUATION DATA 

Graduated: 70.5% 

Dropped Out: 11.5% 

Still in School: 9.8% 

GED: 4.9% 

POST –GRADUATE INTENTIONS 

4-Year College: 46% 


Unknown: 10% 

SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE 

9 th Grade: 53 11 th Grade: 55 


Total Size: 210 

20 

80 

0 

0 

OTHER KEY INDICATORS 

Attendance Rate: 89.4% 

Special Education: 22.6% 

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.2 to 1 

ELA 

Proficiency 

Rate: 100% 

Advanced 

Proficient 

Needs Improvement 

Failing 

ANOTHER COURSE TO COLLEGE 

MATH 

Proficiency 

Rate: 60% 

29 

31 

31 

9 

Hispanic 

Asian 

How to Apply: 

1.) Mark this school as one of 

your top choices on the 

Boston Public School Selection 

Form. 

2.) Turn this form into your 

child‘s school by: 

February 1, 2013 

SCHOOL POPULATION BY 

RACE/ETHNICITY (%) 

4.8 

45.2 

Multi-Race, 

Non-Hispanic 

0 

41.9 

8.1 

African 

American 

White 

9

Another Course to College 

School Web Site: 

https://apps.mybps.org 

Contact for more information: 

Lisa Gilbert-Smith 

Phone: 617-635-8865 

Email: lgilbertsmith@boston.k12.ma.us 

Average class size: 17 

Theme(s): 

Rigorous college preparatory curriculum with a focus on analytical reading and 

writing across the curriculum 

Any special application processes: 

No – rank us as a top choice on your school choice form. No additional steps necessary. 

What makes your school unique? 

We are a small school with a maximum capacity of 235 students. 

We do more reading and writing in our English courses than most students do in their freshman year in 

college, resulting in more than 90% of our students passing the English MCAS on their first attempt every 

year. 

We are an extended day school for students in grade 9. 

We have a fully staffed after-school tutorial program offered at no cost to students which runs daily from 

2:30-5:00pm 

Special opportunities for students (internships, etc.): 

Mock Trial Team 

Harvard Crimson Academy 

Summer Search Program 

International Travel Club 

Boston Build Program - Entrepreneurship 

Dual Enrollment Programs 

Extra Curricular and sports activities: 

We play sports for Brighton High School 

We also have: 

o The Running Club 

o The Community Service Club 

o Gentlemen‘s Club 

o Sister 2 Sister 

o Student Council 

o Robotics Club 

School awards or honors of note: 

o Four Boston Teachers of the Year 

o Recognized by National Public Radio as an Innovative High School 

o Bronze Medal in US News and World Report for the past 3 years 

Please check all that 

apply: 

___ K-12 

___ 6-12 

X HS 

X Small School 

X Pilot School 

� School with small 

learning 

communities 

� Exam School 

� Tech./Voc. 

School 

� Horace Mann 

Charter School 

� Special Program 

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MCAS 


174 IPSWICH STREET 

BOSTON, MA 02215 

PHONE: (617) 635-6470 

ANNE R. CLARK, INTERIM HEADMASTER 

HOURS: 7:55 AM - 3:55 PM 

(7:55 AM-1:30 PM ON FRI.) 





GED: 2.2% 


4-Year College: 86 % 


Unknown: 6% 









ELA 

Proficiency 

Rate: 88% 

19 

69 

13 

0 

Advanced 

Proficient 


Failing 

BOSTON ARTS ACADEMY 

MATH 

Proficiency 

Rate: 76% 

30 

46 

18 

6 

Hispanic 

Asian 

How to Apply: 

Audition Workshop 12/1 

Auditions 2/2; 2/9 

Audition Call Back 3/1 

Part 1: Audition Application 

Deadline: Friday, 1/11/2013 

(Audition workshop held on 

12/1/2012 from 10am-12pm) 

Requirements: 

� Application Form 

� Arts Evaluation Form (submitted 

by evaluator) 

Part II: Written Application 

(to be completed if accepted) 

� 2 Essays 

� Academic Evaluation 

(submitted by evaluator) 

� Transcript 

� A photograph 

Please also mark this school as one 

of your top choices on the Boston 

Public School Selection Form. 

Decision Letters Mailed: 

3/19/2013 



2.6 

45.2 

Multi-Race, 

Non-Hispanic 

2.6 

35.6 

12.9 

African 

American 

White 

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Boston Arts Academy 

School Web Site: www.bostonartsacademy.org 


Blanca Bonilla 

Phone: 617-590-8071 Email: bbonilla@bostonartsacademy.org 


Theme(s): Arts 

Theatre, Dance, Visual Arts, Music Vocal, Music Instrumental 


Audition application and an audition in the arts 


We are the only public high school in Boston for the visual and performing arts. 

95% of students go on to college. 


All students do 10+ hours of arts each week. 

Dual Enrollment at the ProArts Colleges 

The opportunity to perform/exhibit at many major Boston venues 

Master classes by major visiting artists 

Senior Grant projects in the community 

Grants available for summer study in the arts 


Financial Literacy Seminar 

Artist Fitness Club 

National Honor Society 

Running Club(Rockets) 

Tutoring 

Step Club 

Robotics 

Gay/Straight Alliance Group 

9 th and 10 th Grade Boys and Girls Groups 

Please check all 

that apply: 

___ K-12 

___ 6-12 

X HS 

� Small School 


� School with 

small learning 

communities 



School 



X Special 

Program 


1. BAA, 2011 GRAMMY® Signature School. 

2. Headmaster Anne Clark won 2007 Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award. 

3. Linda Nathan Executive Director of the Center for Arts in education won, 2011 Women‘s Venture Fund Highest Leaf 

Award. 

4. 2010 National School of Distinction in Arts Education Award from the Kennedy Center Alliance for Arts 

Education Network. 

5. Visual Art Department, 2009 MassArt Distinguished Art Educator Award 

6. Twelve faculty members, Surdna Teacher Fellowships. 

7. Six faculty members, Boston Educator of the Year Awardees. 

8. Three staff/faculty members, Henry L. Shattuck Public Service Awards. 

9. College/Career Coordinator Cynthia Hairston, 2008 Boston Higher Education Partnership Service Award. 

10. BAA, 2004 Breakthrough High School (National Assoc. of Secondary School Principals). 

11. BAA Library, 2004 National School Library Media Program of the Year. 

Asian American Club 

Environmental Club 

All-School Gospel Choir 

Anime Club 

Fashion Club 

Peer Mentorship Program 

Debate Team 

Student Government 

12. Numerous alumni go on to professional careers in the arts, including dancing in companies such as Alvin Ailey and 

Ballet Hispanico, and a 2010 alumnus won ―So You Think You Can Dance.‖ 

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MCAS 


655 METROPOLITAN AVENUE 

HYDE PARK, MA 02136 

PHONE: (617) 635-6425 

BOSTON COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 

BRETT DICKENS, HEADMASTER 

HOURS: 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM 

(8:00 AM - 11:30 AM ON FRI.) 

4-YR GRADUATION 

Graduated: DATA 86.6% 






Unknown: 25% 









ELA 

Proficiency 

Rate: 77% 

8 

69 

19 

3 

Advanced 

Proficient 


Failing 

MATH 

Proficiency 

Rate: 70% 

42 

28 

16 

14 

Asian 

How to Apply: 

Application Deadline: 

January 31, 2013 

Requirements: 

http://www.bclaboston.net/pages/bcl 

a/Admissions 


� Essay 

� Three recommendations 

o 2 from academic teachers 

o 1 from School Counselor or 

Community Member 

� 7th & 8 th Grade transcripts 

� Health records 

� Official Copies of MCAS scores 

� Copies of two sample assignments 

(one Math and one ELA) 

� Family Interview (March/April) 

Prospective Student Visits: 

Beginning of Dember 

Please also mark this school as one of your 

top choices on the Boston Public School 

Selection Form. 

Hispanic 


April 2013 



48. 

0 

5.9 

Multi-Race, 

Non-Hispanic 

0.4 

37. 

6 

7.4 

African 

American 

White 

13

Boston Community Leadership Academy 


Zayda Cruz-Gonzalez, Assistant Headmaster 

Phone: 617-635-8937 

Email: zcruzgonzalez@boston.k12.ma.us 


Theme(s): Community Leadership 


Application process and interview 


Curricular and Co-curricular focus on Community Leadership 

Community Leaders at each grade level for outstanding student support 

Advanced Placement classes in five subject areas 

9 th Grade after school academic support program 

Write Boston partnership 

Aim High-MCAS Tutorial program 

Health Center 

Boston Teacher Residency Program 

Zone- Boston Scholar Athlete Program 


apply: 

___ K-12 

___ 6-12 

X HS 




learning 

communities 



School 



X Special 

Education 

Program 

X Sheltered English 

Immersion 


Community Service Learning and Capstone Project 

Thompson Island Trip for 9 th graders 

Dual Enrollment courses at Ben Franklin and Fisher College Partnerships with Bird St., Tenacity, 

Wheelock/Spark, Boston Partners in Education/AIM High, Boston Scholar Athlete Program, TIP News 

Paper, ArtScience Project, Northeastern Calculus Field Day Competition 



Boston Scholar Athletes Program- The Zone 

Dance Team 

Yearbook 

Prom Committee 

GSA 

Sports 

Debate Team 

SPARK The Truth 


Newsweek recognized for 2 years in a row-Top High School 

School on the Move – Edvestors Award 

The ArtScience Prize 

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20 KEARSARGE AVENUE 

ROXBURY, MA 02119 

PHONE: (617)635-6789 

MCAS 

BEATRIZ MCCONNIE ZAPATER, HEAD OF SCHOOL 

HOURS: 9:00AM – 7:00PM 

BOSTON DAY AND EVENING ACADEMY 

(DAY 9AM – 2PM, EVENING 1:30 – 7:00PM) 

4-YR GRADUATION 

DATA 

Data unavailable.* 











ELA 

Proficiency 

Rate: 

unavailable 

Advanced 

Proficient 


Failing 

MATH 

Proficiency 

Rate: 

unavailable 

Hispanic 

Asian 

How to Apply: 

Special Admissions process: 

You must be currently enrolled 

in a high school to apply. 

Call the school at 617-635- 

6789, visit a family resource 

center or 

www.bacademy.org for more 

details. 

*NOTE: 

MCAS data is unavailable for 

cohorts with less than 10 

students. 



3.4 

31.0 

Multi-Race, 

Non-Hispanic 

2.5 

56.7 

5.6 

African 

American 

White 

15

Boston Day & Evening Academy 

School Web Site: www.bacademy.org 


Diane Merrill 

Phone: 617-635-6789 x109 

Email: dianemerrillbdea@gmail.com 


Theme(s): Competency-based alternative school for 16-22 year olds; day 

program, evening program and distance learning program 


Students complete application form, attend information session with parent or 

guardian. Post enrollment: diagnostic assessments, and 4 day orientation 

(Seminar) 


Horace Mann Charter School 

Competency-based program 

Experiential ed leading to annual symposium 

Comprehensive student support services offered 

Day schedule and evening schedule 

50 slots for distance learning students 

Graduate when you have met all requirements (4 graduations/year) 


Internships 

Post-graduation planning center and year-long Transition Program 


Arts and other enrichment programs before and after school 

Two organic community gardens and art/sculpture park 

Community and team building experiences 

Basketball team 


Re-chartered three times with commendations 

Award winning staff: 

o National Civic League Award, 2 years in a row, ‘08 and ‗09 

o Boston Educator of the Year, ‗09 

Member of the Coalition of Essential Schools 


that apply: 

___ K-12 

___ 6-12 

X HS 





communities 



School 

X HoraceMann 


� ungraded 

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MCAS 


SOUTH BOSTON EDUCATION COMPLEX 

95 G STREET 3 RD FLOOR 

SOUTH BOSTON, MA 02127 

PHONE: (617) 635-9860 

Jeff Liberty, Headmaster 

HOURS: 8:10 AM - 3:30 PM 

(8:10 AM-1:35 PM EARLY DISMISSAL) 












Student-Teacher Ratio: n/a 

ELA 

Proficiency 

Rate: 61% 

2 

59 

32 

8 

Advanced 

Proficient 


Failing 

BOSTON GREEN ACADEMY 

MATH 

Proficiency 

Rate: 44% 

11 

33 

39 

17 

Hispanic 

Asian 



5.1 

33.1 

Multi-Race, 

Non-Hispanic 

How to Apply: 


TBD 

Please refer to Boston Green 

Academy’s Website at 

www.bostongreenacademy.org 

as information become 

available. 

Requirements 


(available on website) 

� Mark this school as one of 


Boston Public School 


*NOTE: 

Boston Green Academy opened 

in Fall 2011 as a Horace Mann 

Charter School. As 2012-2013 is 

Boston Green Academy‘s 

second year, no graduation 

data is currently available. 

0.3 

48.1 

13.1 

African 

American 

White 

17

Contact for More Information 

Johanna Peña & Kaitlin Harris 

Boston Green Academy 

95 G Street, 3 rd Floor 

South Boston, MA 02127 

617.635.9860 

bostongreenacademy.org 

Application Process 

Apply via application found on our 

website 

Selection determined by public 

lottery, with BPS and sibling 

preferences; 

ongoing enrollment 

Grades 

*6,9-12 

Schedule 

Monday: 8:00- 3:00pm 

Tuesday: 8:00- 2:30pm 

Wednesday: 8:00- 3:00pm 

Thursday: 8:00- 3:00pm 

Friday: 8:00- 12:30pm 

BGA at a Glance 

All students participate in exhibitions 

in the Humanities, Mathematics and 

Sciences 

Opportunity for “green” internships 

with LEAF, Nature Conservancy, 

Thompson Island Outward Bound 

and more. 

Student electives include College 

Career prep, arts courses, MCAS 

prep, chess club and study hall. 

Student Diversity 

48% African American 

32% Latino 

14% White 

6% Asian-American 

82% economically disadvantaged 

26% with disabilities 

14% English-language learners 

*Pending 

Boston Green Academy’s mission is to 

graduate all students prepared for success in 

college and the workforce. As a public school 

that is deeply vested in cultivating a highly 

skilled and actively-engaged global citizenry, 

we prepare our students to be leaders in 

environmental stewardship and activism, to 

live their lives responsibly and sustainably, and 

to take advantage of employment opportunities 

in the burgeoning “green” economy. 

Please check all that apply: 

X 9 th -12 th grade 

X 6 th grade 

X High School 

Opening its doors in 2011 as a Horace Mann in- X Small School 

district charter school, Boston Green Academy 

became the new addition to the South Boston X Horace Mann Charter 

Education Complex after two underperforming schools closed their doors. BGA is 

modeled after the award-winning Fenway High School and is home to a committed 

group of highly qualified faculty and educators, 27 of whom hold Master’s degrees. 

Devoted to maintaining a safe and academic environment, teachers at BGA create 

innovative and “green” focused curricula in all fields of study from humanities to 

the sciences that engage students and prepare them for future success. In its first 

MCAS testing, the percentage of students passing at BGA increased significantly in 

comparison to Odyssey: 92.8% passed English Language Arts (+8%); 73.9% 

passed Science (+12%); and 83.3% passed Mathematics – a 15 point improvement 

from the 68% passing the previous year at Odyssey. 

BGA values small class sizes, and its accomplished faculty and innovative 

approach to academics support students in reaching their true potential. In 2013, 

BGA will expand its reach by launching a middle school starting with its 6 th grade. 

What makes BGA unique? 

Extended school day 

Weekly community gatherings 

Focus on environmental science and leadership 

College preparatory curriculum and AP courses 

Advisory for every student 

Trauma-sensitive school environment 

Special Opportunities for students: 

Partnerships with companies, such as Vertex Pharmaceuticals 

Internship opportunities at companies, such as WilmerHale 

College and career counseling 

Financial aid support 

Peer Health Exchange 

Extracurricular and sports activities: 

Basketball 

Cheerleading 

Football 

Prom Committee 

Rowing 


Volleyball 

Yearbook Committee 

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MCAS 

BOSTON INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL/NEWCOMERS ACADEMY 


25 GLEN ROAD 

JAMAICA PLAIN, MA, 02130 

PHONE: (617) 635-9373 

NICOLE BAHNAM, HEADMASTER 

HOURS: 8:00 AM - 3:15 PM 

(8:00 AM - 11:30 AM ON FRI.) 





GED: 0% 




Unknown: 42% 









ELA 

Proficiency 

Rate: 42% 

0 

42 

55 

3 

Advanced 

Proficient 


Failing 

MATH 

Proficiency 

Rate: 71% 

27 

44 

24 

5 

Hispanic 

Asian 

How to Apply: 

Special Admission Procedure: 

Students are assigned based 

on results of an English 

language placement test. 

For more information, call the 

school at (617) 635-9373 



1.5 

51.5 

Multi-Race, 

Non-Hispanic 

1.2 

41.5 

3.8 

African 

American 

White 

19

Boston International High School and 

Newcomers Academy (BINCA) 


Nicole N. Bahnam 

School Phone: 617-635-9373 

Phone: 617-212-4650 

Email: nbahnam@boston.k12.ma.us 

Average class size: 15-20 

Theme(s): Bilingual and bicultural - Embracing English Language Development while 

cultivating native language literacy and culture. 


None 


We are both a High School and a Special Program (and together a school community): 


that apply: 

___ K-12 

___ 6-12 

X HS 


� Pilot School 



communities 



School 



X Special 

Program 

School Wide 

A growing school committed to core values of Advocacy, Community, Diversity, and High Expectations 

Boston International/Newcomers Academy is an extremely diverse community of learners with students from 

over 25 different countries. Our vibrant student body consists of English Language Learners and Former 

English Language Learners who learn English and engage our college preparatory academic program. 

A growing after school learning program that includes academic classes, homework help, and enrichment 

activities such as music computer class. 

Boston International/Newcomers Academy has a staff that reflects the cultural and linguistic diversity of our 

students facilitating active communication with families and community partners. 

Teachers who specialize in working with English Language Learners. All teachers teacher both content and 

English. 

A full year learning plan for each student. 

Boston International Four Year Program 

A rigorous 4 year college preparatory program that culminates in the development of portfolios that 

demonstrate students‘ deep content comprehension and college readiness. 

A vertically aligned curriculum based on essential questions that challenges students with opportunities do 

engage in critical thinking. 

Newcomers Program 

An intensive English Language development program for students who arrive during the school year. 

Special support for students with interrupted formal education to help then catch up to grade level work and 

prepare for English instruction. 

Native Language instruction for students with developing native language literacy 


Community Service Opportunities 

PULSE after School, 

Sociedad Latina after School Music Program, 

YOFES after school homework and music program 


Soccer, baseball, volleyball teams, Student Government. 

20

MCAS 


205 TOWNSEND STREET 

DORCHESTER, MA 02121 

PHONE: (617) 635-9957 

EMELIA PASTOR, HEADMASTER 

HOURS: 7:20 AM - 1:40 PM 


Graduated: 96% 



GED: 0% 




Unknown: 15% 




Total Size: 1,680 

ELA 

Proficiency 

Rate: 99% 

2 

7 

7 

2 




Student-Teacher Ratio: 22 to 1 

1 

0 

Advanced 

Proficient 


Failing 

BOSTON LATIN ACADEMY 

MATH 

Proficiency 

Rate: 83% 

4 

3 

4 

0 

1 

6 

1 

How to Apply: 

Acceptance is based on a 

combination of ISEE 

(Independent School 

Entrance Exam ) test scores, & 

GPA in Math and ELA. 

To be eligible, students need 

to have taken the ISEE Exam 

on November 3, 2012 

There may be walk in spaces 

available for the ISEE make-up 

exam on November 17, 2012. 

Visit 

http://www.bostonpublicscho 

ols.org/exam for more details. 

Hispanic African 

American 

Asian 

Multi-Race, 

Non-Hispanic 



22.0 

20.0 27.2 

1.4 

28.5 

White 

21

Boston Latin Academy 

School Web Site: www.latinacademy.org 


Phone: 617-635-9957 

Guidance phone: 617-635-9961 

Fax: 617-635-6696 

Email: mainoffice@latinacademy.org 


Theme(s): Boston Latin Academy is an exam school for students in grades 7 through 12. 

Any special application processes: All students are required to take the ISEE exam prior to entry. The exam is 

offered in the 6 th and 8 th grade to all eligible students. 


The students of Boston Latin Academy, their families, and the faculty share a commitment of excellence. Our curriculum, 

while rooted in the study of the classics, liberal arts, and fine arts, has been developed to ensure that all students are well 

prepared for success in college and life. Students are encouraged to appreciate the ideas and practices expressed in the 

classics and to recognize the evolving continuum between them and the complex, ever-changing challenges of society. 

While appreciating the classics, we also use data-based research to inform and re-imagine our curriculum as we strive to 

make it match our 21st century student base of engaged learners. We seek to challenge our students with a rigorous 

curriculum while, at the same time, providing them with the scaffolds to succeed. Throughout, we value giving back to the 

rich and diverse communities of Boston from which our students come. 


Boston Latin Academy offers a myriad of opportunities for the college bound student and all of our students go on to 

college. We have many Honors and Advanced Placement courses across all disciplines. In addition to a classics based 

curriculum, BLA offers music, art and a theater arts program. We have an exemplary peer tutoring program for all subjects. 

BLA also has many on-site jobs, summer programs, community service opportunities, and college fairs that provide 

opportunities for our students to be active outside the classroom. 

Sports Activities: 

Football 

Volleyball 

Hockey 

Extra Curricular Activities 

Japanese Culture Club 

GSA 

Step Squad 

Jabberwock (publication) 

Drama 

Greenhouse Club 

Certamen 

Model United Nations 

Soccer 

Baseball 

Track 

Recycling Club 

Tag 

School newspaper 

Girls League 

Classics League 

Alianza Latina 

Big Sister Program 

SPARK 


2007 – America‘s Best High Schools, U.S. News and World Report 

2008 – Advanced Placement Scholars with Distinction, CollegeBoard AP 

2008 – Advanced Placement Scholars with Honor, CollegeBoard AP 

2008 – National Achievement Scholarship Program, CollegeBoard AP 

2008 – National Merit Commended Students, College Board AP 

2008 - Boston Globe Jerry Nason Memorial Award for Overall Excellence 

2009- America's Best High Schools, U.S. News and World Report 

2010 -Fidelity Futurestage Award for Music, Fidelity Investments 

2010 – National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, Department of Education 

2010 - America's Best High Schools, U.S. News and World Report 

2011-12 - First in state in 10th grade MCAS English and Math scores 

Swimming 

Basketball 

Softball 

Please check all that apply: 

___ K-12 

X 7-12 

___ HS 

● Small School 

● Pilot School 

● School with small 

learning communities 

X Exam School 

Tennis 

Step 

Math club 

Robotics 

Debate 

Choir 

Muslim Student Association 

Band 

Peer Tutoring 

22

MCAS 


78 AVENUE LOUIS PASTEUR 


PHONE: (617) 635-8895 

LYNNE MOONEY TETA, HEADMASTER 

HOURS: 7:45 AM - 2:15 PM 



Dropped Out: 0% 


GED: 0.5% 




Unknown: 2% 









ELA 

Proficiency 

Rate: 98% 

42 

56 

2 

0 

Advanced 

Proficient 


Failing 

BOSTON LATIN SCHOOL 

MATH 

Proficiency 

Rate: 96% 

65 

31 

4 

0 

Hispanic 

Asian 

How to Apply: 










available on the ISEE make-up 


Visit 


ols.org/exam for more details. 



28.6 

9.4 

Multi-Race, 

Non-Hispanic 

2.3 

11.6 

48.0 

African 

American 

White 

23

Boston Latin School 

School Web Site: www.bls.org 


Jonathan Mulhern, Assistant Head Master 

Phone: 617-635-8895 ext. 120 

Email: jmulhern@boston.k12.ma.us 


Theme(s): Boston Latin School seeks to ground its students in a contemporary 

classical education as preparation for successful college studies, responsible and 

engaged citizenship and a rewarding life. 


Students must take the ISEE Exam during 6 th grade or 8 th grade to be admitted the 

following fall. 

In addition, grades in English and Math from the previous year and half the current 

year are used in the calculation. 


that apply: 

___ K-12 

X 7-12 

___ HS 





communities 

X Exam School 


School 



� Special 

Program 


As the nation‘s oldest school, Boston Latin has prepared the youth of Boston for college success and 

competitiveness in the world since 1635. Our graduates include five signers of the Declaration of 

Independence, Leonard Bernstein and Ralph Waldo Emerson. More recently, the founders of Stop & Shop, the 

CEO of Shaw‘s Supermarket, the owner of Roche Brothers, the owner of Viacom and the founder of Qualcomm 

also graduated from the Latin School. Moreover, hundreds of our graduates have gone on to become 

business leaders, research scientists, lawyers, doctors, educators, and public officials. 


We have a host of fellowships and internships including the John William Ward Public Service Fellowship for 

interests in Government, the Julius Babbitt Fellowship for interests in non-profit work and the Seevak Fellowship 

for interests in peace and social justice. 


We have a host of clubs and activities for all interests from a Fashion and Talent Club, Step Squad and Spoken 

Word Club to the American Red Cross, school newspaper and literary magazine. Sports include football, 

baseball, soccer, volleyball, softball, hockey, indoor and outdoor track, golf, crew, swimming, and basketball, 

wrestling, cheerleading, tennis, sailing, and cross-country. While all sports are offered at the Varsity level, some 

sports are offered at the freshman and Junior Varsity level as well. All sports are open regardless of gender, but 

some sports do not have a gender specific team. 


President Bush visited Boston Latin in 2002 to promote his NCLB legislation. BLS finished 1 st in both the English and 

Math MCAS results in 2011. The U.S. Secretary of Education has designated Boston Latin School as a National 

Blue Ribbon School for 2012. This award acknowledges our efforts to ensure that every child attains high levels 

of academic performance. We have demonstrated that, working together, parents, teachers, staff, 

administrators, and community leaders can motivate all students to reach their full potential. 

24

MCAS 


25 WARREN STREET 


PHONE: (617) 635-9873 

FRED MCDOWELL, HEADMASTER 

HOURS: 7:40 AM - 2:03 PM 





GED: 3.9% 


4-Year College: 37.1% 


Unknown: 35.1% 





ELA 

Proficiency 

Rate: 65% 

7 

58 

28 

7 




Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1 

Advanced 

Proficient 


Failing 

BRIGHTON HIGH SCHOOL 

MATH 

Proficiency Rate 

51% 

21 

30 

28 

21 

Hispanic 

Asian 

How to Apply: 




Form. 




50.3 

000 

000 

3.2 003 

Multi-Race, 

Non-Hispanic 



1.3 

39.6 

4.9 

African 

American 

White 

25

Brighton High School 

School Website: http://www.brightonhigh.org 

Headmaster: Fred McDowell 

Contact Person for more information: 

John Travers, 12 th Grade Academy Leader 

Phone: (617) 635-9873 

Email: jtravers@boston.k12.ma.us 

Average class size: 23 - 25 

Theme(s): Personalized, inclusive, and connected teaching and learning 

leading to post-secondary education and beyond 

Any special application processes: N/A 


apply: 

___ K-12 

___ 6-12 

X HS 



� School with Small 

Learning Communities 


� Tech./Voc. School 





9 th Grade Academy, College & Career Pathways in the following professions: Media, Arts, & Communication, 

JROTC, and Health Professions. On-site career counseling and workforce development though the Boston 

Private Industry Council (PIC) and the Randstad Explore Work career development program. Participants in the 

Massachusetts Math & Science Initiative (MMSI) to support students in Advanced Placement Math, Science, & 

English. 

Special opportunities for students (internships,etc.): 

Internships with our business and university partners: Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Massachusetts, St. Elizabeth‘s 

Medical Center, Boston College, Boston University, and Harvard University. Part-time jobs with these institutions 

arranged through the Boston Private Industry Council (PIC). Academic enrichment programs: Upward Bound 

at Boston University, College Bound at Boston College, After-school Credit Recovery Program, CityBuild, 

Afterschool Tutoring, Let‘s Get Ready SAT Preparation, and the PULSE Afterschool MCAS Preparation & 

Enrichment Program. 

Extra Curricular Activities/ Student Groups: 

National Honor Society, Army JROTC, Championship Debate Team, School Site Council, Student Government, 

Yearbook Committee, Health Occupations Student Association (HOSA) and the award-winning ―Burning Tigers‖ 

Robotics Team. 

Championship Athletics: 

Varsity and Junior Varsity Teams: Boys and Girls Soccer (City Champions), Football (City Champions, State 

Finalists), Cheerleading, Boys and Girls Volleyball, Boys and Girls Basketball (State Finalists), Ice Hockey, Indoor & 

Outdoor Track, Baseball, Softball, Tennis, and Community Rowing. 

School Awards or Honors of Note: 

Awarded Bronze Medal and listed as ―One of America’s BEST High Schools” by U.S. News and World Report in 

2008-2009 

Robotics Team won ―Judges Award‖ at New England US First Regional Robotics Competition held at Boston 

University in 2010-2011, and 2011-2012. 

Debate Team placed ―First‖ in the Varsity the Boston Debate League Citywide Tournament held at Boston 

University in 2011-2012; Placed 11 th at the National Urban Debate Tournament at historic Georgetown University. 

26

MCAS 


60 WASHINGTON STREET 


PHONE: (617) 635-9837 

LINDSA MCINTYRE, HEADMASTER 

HOURS: 7:50 AM - 2:10 PM 





GED: 3.1% 




Working: 8% 

Unknown: 35% 









ELA 

Proficiency 

Rate: 50% 

5 

45 

44 

5 

JEREMIAH E. BURKE HIGH SCHOOL 

Advanced 

Proficient 


Failing 

MATH 

Proficiency 

Rate: 50% 

16 

34 

38 

13 

Hispanic 

Asian 

How to Apply: 




Form. 






0.8 

31.7 

Multi-Race, 

Non-Hispanic 

1.6 

64.4 

1.1 

African 

American 

White 

27

Jeremiah E. Burke High School 

School Website: http://www.jebhs.org/ 

Contact for more information. 

Name: Lindsa McIntyre, Headmaster 

Phone: (617) 635-9837 ext. 30200 email: lmcintyre@boston.k12.ma.us 

Average class size: 21 inclusion-cohort model 

Theme(s): Comprehensive high school with focus on college readiness. 

Any special application process: No 


1. Comprehensive academic curriculum, including Advanced Placement, Talent 

Development and AVID; 

2. Newly established Freshman and Sophomore and Upper Academies; 

3. Full-range of school counseling services and case management; 

4. Subscriber to Jupiter Grades for real time progress reports; 

5. Partnerships with UMass Boston, Boston College School of Social Work, Boston 

Teacher Residency; 

6. Cohort of City Year Corps members to assist instruction in the Freshman and 

Sophomore Academies; 

7. Extended day with longer learning blocks & debate across the curriculum 


that apply: 

___ K-12 

___ 6-12 

X HS 



School with 

small 

learning 

communities 



School 

� Horace 

Mann 

Charter 

School 

� Special 

Program 


1. Career exploration and internships through our affiliation with the Private Industry Council and Boston 

Rising; 

2. Academic support via the UMass Boston pre-collegiate programs: Admission Guaranteed, Upward 

Bound, Upward Bound Math/Science, Urban Scholars and Project Reach; 

3. Community Service, affording students opportunities to travel abroad; 

4. Strive – a comprehensive transition program providing support services to students with disabilities; 

5. ACCESS & and Bottom Line to assist with college and financial aid application process. 

6. Youth Development opportunities through YDN, Project Right and Freedom House; 


After school tutorial 

Literary Magazine 


School Newspaper 


Yearbook/Senior Club 

BUILD-Entrepreneurship 

Marine JROTC 

Varsity Football 

Varsity Baseball 

Varsity Basketball 

Cheerleading 

Varsity Soccer 

Varsity Softball 

Track and Field 

Volleyball 

Intramural Basketball 

PULSE After School 

AVID 

BSA Zone 

Ignition Mentoring 

Quantum Opportunities 

Credit Recovery 

ROCK your Life 

Peer Health Exchange 


―State-of-the-art‖ building extension, featuring a new school library, gymnasium, cafeteria and arts 

facility. 

Burke‘s Headmaster, Mrs. Lindsa McIntyre recognized as 2011 Champion of Freedom Award recipient. 

September 27 th , 2012 The school was visited by His Excellency Carlos Fonseca, the president of Cape 

Verde. 

English Teacher, Katherine Petta recognized as 2012 Harvard Book Club Award recipient. 

28

MCAS 


240 MEDFORD STREET 

CHARLESTOWN, MA 02129 

PHONE: (617) 635-9914 

WILILAM THOMAS, HEADMASTER 

HOURS: 7:20 AM - 1:40 PM 





GED: 2.8% 




Work: 6% 

Unknown: 35% 

9th Grade: 218 11th Grade: 209 

10th Grade: 228 12th SCHOOL SIZE BY GRADE 

Grade: 261 






ELA 

Proficiency 

Rate: 58% 

4 

54 

24 

17 

Advanced 

Proficient 


Failing 

CHARLESTOWN HIGH SCHOOL 

MATH 

Proficiency 

Rate: 55% 

26 

29 

17 

28 

How to Apply: 




Form. 




Hispanic 

Asian 



20.7 

37.1 

Multi-Race, 

Non-Hispanic 

0.4 

36.6 

5.1 

African 

American 

White 

29

Charlestown High School 


Alex Kalamaroff 

Phone: (585) 705-7908 

Email: alexander.kalamaroff@gmail.com 


Any special application processes: None 

Theme(s): Charlestown High School leads ALL students to success. 

We do this through our Small Learning Community (SLC) model, which enables staff 

to provide the support students need. Our SLC model allows for close relationships 

between teachers, students, and staff, to guarantee that students achieve their 

personal and academic goals. In 9 th and 10 th grade, we focus on supporting 

students‘ transition into high school and developing the skills and knowledge they 

need to succeed on the MCAS exams and to prepare for Upper School (11 th and 

12 th grade). In the Upper School, we have a college-driven focus that prepares 


that apply: 

___ K-12 

___ 6-12 

X HS 



X School with 


communities 



School 



� Special 

Program 

students for undergraduate success and for a professional life. We do this through a range of exciting electives, 

internships in various career fields, dual-enrollment college courses, and our city-wide partnerships. 


Supportive, highly qualified staff who are committed to students‘ success 

SLCs offer small-school support with large-school opportunities 

Language offerings in Spanish and Arabic 

Exciting hands-on classes like Forensic Science 

Writing Center tutors to help you improve your writing skills 

A diverse student body with students from many parts of Boston and the world, including strong 

programs in Chinese SEI, Spanish SEI, and Special Education 

Strong sports programs and a very active 

Championship basketball team, coached by Edson Cardoso 

Diploma Plus—a program which supports students who want a classroom environment beyond the 

traditional educational model 

Several Advanced Placement (AP) classes, which give students the chance to earn 

college credit in high school 


Our partnership with Liberty Mutual, which provides summer jobs and scholarships 

Full-time Private Industry Counselor (PIC) to find students jobs and internships 

Partnerships with Bunker Hill Community College and Northeastern University 

Boston University Upward Bound Summer Program 

The Zone program to enrich scholar-athletes 

Extra Curricular and Sports Activities: 

Extra-curricular activities like Eurotrip, Debate League, National Honor Society, Arabic Summer 

Academy, Bowling Club, CHS Outdooring Club, And more! 

Sports team such as Football, Men‘s and Women‘s Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, Cheer, 

Track, Men‘s and Women‘s Soccer, Special Olympics 

30

MCAS 


25 GLEN ROAD 

JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130 

PHONE: (617) 635-7734 

CAROL BRADLEY MOORE 

HOURS: 8:00 AM – 2:15 PM 


Data not available 


Data not available 









ELA 

Proficiency 

Rate: unavailable 

Advanced 

Proficient 


Failing 

COMMUNITY ACADEMY 

MATH 

Proficiency 

Rate: 

unavailable 

Hispanic 

Asian 



2.2 

29 

Multi-Race, 

Non-Hispanic 

How to Apply: 

Students must get a 

referral from a 

guidance counselor or 

from alternative 

education. 

Interview with 

headmaster 

Note* MCAS data is 

unavailable for cohorts with 

less than 10 students. 

0 

68.9 

0 

African 

American 

White 

31

Community Academy 

25 Glen Road 

Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 


Carol Bradley Moore 

Phone: (617) 635-7734 

Email: cmoore@boston.k12.ma.us 

Average class size: 8-15 students per class 

Theme(s): 

Individualized curricula and individual attention 

College counseling 

Student support 


Students must get a referral from a guidance counselor or from 

Alternative Education 

Interview with Headmaster 


that apply: 

___ K-12 

___ 6-12 

X HS 





communities 



School 



X Special 

Program 


Our teachers are dedicated to the academic, social, and personal success of each of our students. We are 

able to individualize the curriculum to support each student at the level that (s)he needs, while challenging 

all of our students to meet rigorous standards. 


All eleventh and twelfth graders are given college/career counseling, support with post-secondary 

applications, regular visits to local colleges, and College Fairs. 

Because many of our students are over-age, we offer many opportunities for accelerated learning, 

including online courses, internships, projects, and twilight school. 

We have close partnerships with many community organizations that provide students with jobs and 

internships, including the Private Industry Council, Youth Opportunity, and More Than Words. 


Seasonal three-on-three basketball tournaments 


Technology Goes Home 

32

MCAS 

COMMUNITY ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND HEALTH 


11 CHARLES STREET 


PHONE: (617) 635-8950 

TANYA FREEMAN-WISDOM, HEADMASTER 

HOURS: 7:45 AM - 2:05 PM 





GED: 0.7% 




Unknown: 34% 



Grade: 75 






ELA 

Proficiency 

Rate: 69% 

3 

66 

29 

2 

Advanced 

Proficient 


Failing 

MATH 

Proficiency 

Rate: 43% 

9 

34 

50 

7 

How to Apply: 




Form. 




Hispanic 

Asian 



1.6 

27.1 

Multi-Race, 

Non-Hispanic 

2.1 

66.8 

2.4 

African 

American 

White 

33

Community Academy of Science and Health 


Tanya Freeman-Wisdom, Headmaster 

Ms. Talbot, Student Development Counselor 

Phone: 617-635-8950 

Email: tfreemanwisdom@boston.k12.ma.us 


Theme(s): 

Science and Health 



Strong and consistent Student Leadership Component 

Experiences beginning in grade 9 and continuing through grade 12 

exploring career and college pathways that focus on science, health, 

wellness and fitness 

Certified Nurses Assistant Program and CPR training 

Dual Enrollment 

5 Advanced Placement courses 

AVID Program 

Credit Recovery 

College going culture emphasis 

BUILD Program 


that apply: 

___ K-12 

___ 6-12 

X HS 





communities 



School 



� Special 

Program 


Science Fair and Exhibitions 

Participation in the Student Government school-wide annual events such as Unity Day and Multicultural 

Day 

Participation in various community events such as the Walk for Hunger; Dorchester Day Parade; Hyde 

Park Day Parade & Veterans‘ Day Parade; Summer Search; College courses at BFIT 

Boston University School of Public Health Career Day 

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Career Exploration Day 


CASH sports: girls and boys basketball, soccer, track and field, and volleyball (g) 

Football, baseball, softball and cheerleading co-op with the Burke 


Advanced Placement Awards and Incentive Program through MMSI 

21 st Century Community Learning Center focusing on ELLs English language development 

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation 

Michael Jordan Foundation 

BSF Foundation 

MassGrad Drop Out Prevention Grant 

Work and Learning Grant 

34

MCAS 


18 CROFTLAND AVENUE 


PHONE: (617) 635 9730 

KWESI MOODY, HEADMASTER 

HOURS: 7:50 AM - 2:10 PM 




Still in School: 21% 

GED: 4.8% 













ELA 

Proficiency 

Rate: 58% 

0 

58 

. 

23 

19 

Advanced 

Proficient 


Failing 

DORCHESTER ACADEMY 

MATH 

Proficiency 

Rate: 37% 

16 

. 

21 

. 

26 

37 

. 

Hispanic 

Asian 

How to Apply: 




Form. 






3.6 

30.0 

Multi-Race, 

Non-Hispanic 

0.8 

60.3 

4.1 

African 

American 

White 

35

Dorchester Academy 

School Web Site: www.dorchesteracademy.us 


Kwesi Moody, Headmaster 

Phone: (617) 635-9730 

Email: dorchesteracademy@boston.k12.ma.us 

Average class size: 25 – 30 

Theme(s): 

One School, Many Pathways to Leadership and Achievement 

Business 

Public Service 

Law & Criminal Justice 

Community Service 

Economics 

Leadership Training 



that apply: 

___ K-12 

___ 6-12 

X HS 





communities 



School 



� Special 

Program 


We educate, empower, and inspire our students to act and be responsible today for distinctive achievement, 

contribution, and success tomorrow. We cultivate their resolve to excel by challenging and developing their 

academic skills, interpersonal tools, and critical thinking perspective. This work is embraced through reflective 

instruction, collaborative teaching, family and community partnering, and our living example. 


Job Shadow-ships 

SES Tutorial Program 

Deltas/Pulse afterschool tutorial Program 


Debate Team 

Business Club 

Football 

Cheerleading 

Soccer (Boys) 

Track (Indoor and Outdoor) 

Volleyball (Girls) 

Baseball 

Basketball 

Softball 


– 2010 JQUS Debate Tournament Champions 

36


86 WHITE STREET 

EAST BOSTON, MA 02128 

PHONE: (617) 635-9896 

MICHAEL RUBIN, HEADMASTER 

HOURS: 7:45 AM - 2:05 PM 

MCAS 





GED: 1.3% 




Work: 14% 

Unknown: 17% 









ELA 

Proficiency 

Rate: 70% 

11 

59 

26 

4 

Advanced 

Proficient 


Failing 

EAST BOSTON HIGH SCHOOL 

MATH 

Proficiency 

Rate: 58% 

24 

34 

28 

13 

Hispanic 

Asian 

How to Apply: 




Form. 






1.9 

65.5 

Multi-Race, 

Non-Hispanic 

0.6 

0.7 

000 

000 

000 

000 

16.1 

15.5 

African 

American 

White 

37

East Boston High School 

School Web Site: ebhsjets.com 


Nina Gaeta Coletta 

Phone: 617-635-9896, ext. 30316 

Email: ngaetacoletta@boston.k12.ma.us 


Theme(s): School to Career (Academy of Management; JROTC; and Media/Art). We also 

offer Honors classes, starting in grade 9, and Advanced Placement for upperclassmen. 



We are unique in our successful partnerships with local businesses, community and youth – 

based organizations. We live our motto, ―Class, Pride, Tradition.‖ 


that apply: 

___ K-12 

___ 6-12 

X HS 



X School with 


communities 



School 



� Special 

Program 


In addition to citywide programs such as the Private Industry Council (PIC), GEAR-UP, and TERI, East Boston High School has: 

A long-standing partnership with the Massachusetts General Hospital. 

Dual enrollment through Bunker Hill Community College and Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology. 

A partnership with the East Boston Youth Workers to provide 9 th graders with surround care that begins in the school 

building and continues after school with member organizations. 

PULSE supported academic site, providing after school tutoring and student leadership training for 9 th and 10 th 

graders. We partner with our National Honor Society students for additional tutoring services. 

AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) School, providing structures and additional supports to students 

who may be below honor roll but have their sights set on college. 

Wheelock College Upward Bound, Summer Search 

The Summer Enrichment at Dartmouth (SEAD) 

The Harvard Crimson Summer Academy 

Academic, music and broadcasting programming in conjunction with ZUMIX 

In-house SAT prep, as well partnerships with local agencies offering SAT prep such as the YMCA 

A guidance staff trained by the national College Access Network and the Center for Urban Education to evaluate 

and improve EBHS college access programming for students and families. 

Achievement Academy, a 15-month surround program for targeted incoming 9 th graders that provides them 

personalized support and structure to develop the skills they need for success. 

Tenacity support for its program alumni 

A drum line, sponsored by the JROTC program 

Special Opportunities for Parents and community members: 

We have an on-site Family Center to help parents understand the school‘s curriculum, policies, and test assessment, and 

offer adult classes for English Language Learners and computer proficiency as well as other workshops and courses during 

the school year. We are a member of College for Every Student (CFES). 


SPORTS: Volleyball, Swimming, Football, Soccer; Baseball, Softball; Track, Hockey; Basketball, and Cheerleading 

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Drama/Theater Arts, Drill Team, Key Club, Prom Committee, Yearbook, Rifle Team, 

Math Team, Dance Club, Chess Club, AP Club, Student Government, National Honor Society, 10 Boys Initiative, 

Debate Team, Boston Scholar Athlete Zone 


MGH Partnership Initiative, MGH, 2005 

Verizon Hispanic Heritage Award, Verizon, 2005 

Broad Prize (an exemplar school), 2007 

Science Fair 2009 

Consistent NYFTY business award winner (all levels) 

Michael Rubin, Headmaster, Shattuck Award winner, 2010 

Michael Smith, Administrator of the Year Award, 2010 

School partners: Higher Education Collaborative, Jury‘s, 

Seaport and Embassy Suites Hotels, Mass. General 

Hospital, and MassPort 

38

MCAS 


144 MCBRIDE STREET 

JAMAICA PLAIN, MA 02130 

PHONE: (617) 635-8979 

LIGIA NORIEGA-MURPHY, HEADMASTER 

HOURS: 7:25 AM - 2:15 PM 

(7:25 AM - 12:30 PM ON FRI.) 





GED: 1.3% 







Grade: 179 






ELA 

Proficiency 

Rate: 39% 

0 

39 

49 

12 

Advanced 

Proficient 


Failing 

THE ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL 

MATH 

Proficiency 

Rate: 31% 

9 

22 

30 

39 

Hispanic 

Asian 



1.5 

56.7 

Multi-Race, 

Non-Hispanic 

How to Apply: 




Form. 


child‘s school by 


1.5 

36.6 

2.8 

African 

American 

White 

39

The English High School 

School Web Site: www.englishhs.org 


Ligia Noriega-Murphy, Headmaster 

Phone: 617 635-8979 

Email: english@boston.k12.ma.us 


Theme(s): Post Secondary Education for All 



Size (approximately 800 students) 

School Uniforms 

AVID and Advisory Programs 

Advanced Placement Courses (9 Total) 

Extended Day 

Three Small Learning Communities 

9 th Grade Academy 

ETV/Radio/Digital Media Programs 

Teen Health Center Intensive Support Program 

On-site Alternative Education Program 

Mediation and Conflict Program 


Dual enrollment program at Boston University 

Service Trips 

Upward Bound Programs at Boston University, Suffolk University, and Wheelock College 

After School Tutoring Programs 

Extra Curricular and sports activities 

� The National Honor Society 

Debate Team 

Mock Trial Team 

Football 

Soccer (boys and girls) 

Cheerleading 

Basketball (boys and girls) 

Volleyball 

Indoor/Outdoor Track, Baseball 

Softball 

International Youth Program (after school) 

Tutoring 

Gymcraftics 


Most Improved Debate Team- 2010 

Fox 25 New England Best High School Newscast – 2008 

Boys‘ Baseball Team City Champions 2008 and 2007 

Girls Volleyball City Champions 2010 & 2011 


that apply: 

___ K-12 

___ 6-12 

X HS 


Pilot School 

X School with 

learning 

communities 



School 



� Special 

Program 

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360 HUNTINGTON AVENUE 102 CAHNERS HALL 

BOSTON, MA, 02115 

PHONE: (617) 373-8576 

CAREN WALKER GREGORY, HEADMASTER 

HOURS: 7:25 AM - 2:30 PM 

MCAS 

EDWARD M. KENNEDY ACADEMY FOR HEALTH CAREERS 




Still in School: 0% 

GED: 0% 




Unknown: 0% 









ELA 


Rate: 94% 

20 

74 

6 

0 

Advanced 

Proficient 


Failing 

MATH 

Proficiency 

Rate: 76% 

25 

51 

18 

5 

How to Apply: 


Early February (Date 2/8/13) 

Requirements 






Recommended 

Information Sessions 

November 14, 2012 at 6:00pm 

December 08, 2012 at 10:00am 

January 09, 2013 at 6:00pm 

January 26, 2013 at 10:00am 

Hispanic 

Asian 

Lottery: 

March 4, 2013 



1.8 

43.1 

Multi-Race, 

Non-Hispanic 

1.8 

49.8 

2.2 

African 

American 

White 

41

Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health 

Careers 

A Horace Mann Charter Public School in partnership with the 

Boston Public Schools and Northeastern University 

On Sunday, April 25, 2010 our school was renamed in honor of the late US 

Senator Edward M. Kennedy. Senator Kennedy imagined a future of 

educational excellence for all children, as well as health care and 

economic opportunity for all families. Because of his lifetime of public 

service, we are closer to these goals now than we have ever been. The 

staff and students of the Kennedy Academy work each day to realize the 

future he imagined for all of us. 

The Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers is a small, 

academically rigorous learning community for students who express an 

interest in the health professions. Kennedy Academy supports students as 

they develop the academic, social, and personal skills they will need to 

succeed in higher education and in health care careers. Individual 

guidance and support help each student set high expectations for personal 

achievement. 

Located on the campus of Northeastern University, Kennedy Academy 

offers students an opportunity to experience their high school years within 

an urban college environment, with access to university state-of-the-art 

science laboratories and libraries. 

Kennedy Academy has a well-educated and committed staff; almost 60% 

have dual certification in special education. There is a full-time health 

engagement coordinator who oversees all collaborations and external 

relationships between Kennedy Academy, medical facilities, and higher 

education institutions. The health engagement coordinator organizes all 

field experiences/experiential learning opportunities for students and staff 

and has collaborated with area employers to secure job shadowing and 

employment opportunities for students. Kennedy Academy prepares 

students for college and the health professions through a strong curriculum 

in math, science, technology, health, history, world language, and English. 

We provide college counseling through junior and senior seminars. 

Parents may participate as member of the Board of Trustees. Parents 

participate in college planning and financial aid workshops, various 

fundraisers, year-end awards, and other activities. Parents attend a 

curriculum orientation in the fall and individual parent/teacher conferences 

three times a year. Kennedy Academy has two social workers who support 

parents and students with academic, social, emotional and health issues. 

We have partnerships with Brigham & Women‘s Hospital, Massachusetts 

General Hospital, Partners Healthcare, Center for Community Health 

Education (CCHERS), Boston Private Industry Council, Efficacy Institute, 

Harvard School of Public Health, TJX Companies, and Children‘s Hospital. 

The Kennedy Academy continues to be committed to the children of 

Boston and to public education and believes that hard work combined 

with constant, effective effort will lead to positive results. The school is a 

collaborative effort of the Boston Public Schools and Northeastern 

University. 

Fenwood Campus Address 

Grades 9-10 

10 Fenwood Road 

Boston, MA 02115 

(617) 635- 8450 

Fenway Campus Address 

Grades 11-12 

102 Cahners Hall 

360 Huntington Avenue 

Boston, MA 02115 

(617) 373- 8576 

Headmaster 

Dr. Caren Walker Gregory 

Assistant Headmaster 

Ms. Angela Hedley 

Director of Curriculum & 

Instruction 

Ms. Julie Caldarone 

Health Engagement Coordinator 

Kristin Driscoll 

Guidance/Student Support 

Carmen Calderón O‘Hara 

Luella Ferrill Carter 

Student Body 

There are 277 students enrolled 

at the beginning of SY2012-2013. 

The student population is: 

51% Black 

38% Latino 

5% White 

4% Asian 

2% Native American 

12% SPED 

8% English Language Learners. 

42

MCAS 


95 G STREET (SOUTH BOSTON EDUCATION COMPLEX) 

SOUTH BOSTON, MA 02127 

PHONE: (617) 635-9870 

STEPHANIE SIBLEY, HEADMASTER 

HOURS: 7:20 AM – 1:40 PM 

(EARLY DISMISSAL: 11:45AM) 





GED: 2.9% 




Unknown: 24% 



Grade: 160 






ELA 

Proficiency 

Rate: 66% 

5 

61 

29 

5 

Advanced 

Proficient 


Failing 

EXCEL HIGH SCHOOL 

MATH 

Proficiency 

Rate: 63% 

28 

35 

23 

14 

Hispanic 

Asian 



21.2 

29.5 

Multi-Race, 

Non-Hispanic 

How to Apply: 




Form. 




1.1 

35.3 

12.6 

African 

American 

White 

43

Excel High School 

School Web Site: www.excelhigh.org 


Ruthie Aframe 

617-635-9870 X1010 

raframe@boston.k12.ma.us 



apply: 

___ K-12 

___ 6-12 

X HS 

X Mid-size School 

Theme(s): Excel High School offers a college preparatory program that includes learning opportunities in 

advanced science and math related courses. 



Excel High School is a mid-size high school with a diverse staff and student body. With a student enrollment of 620, it is 

one of two high schools located at the South Boston Education Complex. We house the SEI Program for Vietnamese 

students and several programs for students with disabilities including those on the autism spectrum. We have a high 

graduation rate and a positive and safe learning environment. Over 80% of our students enroll in either a two or four 

year college and the Class of 2012 earned over three million in merit scholarship money. Excel High School is unique 

because it truly shapes the curriculum around students‘ needs, interests, and talents. We offer a full array of 

Advanced Placement courses to make sure students are prepared to be successful in college-level work as well as 

an in-house after school credit recovery program to help students get back on track in order to graduate within 4 

years. We believe Excel is a good fit for students who want to challenge themselves by taking advanced courses in 

math, science, and engineering but also enjoy liberal arts courses such as Creative Writing, African American Music, 

Urban Dance, Psychology, Cinema Classics, and Journalism. 

Teachers are organized into grade-level teams and this school year, the 9th grade team is excited about launching 

AVID (Advancement via Individual Determination) which is a program designed to ―close the achievement gap by 

preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.‖ The 9th grade team also offers 

―Homework Helpers‖, an afterschool program that helps freshmen with the transition from middle school to high 

school. We also offer afterschool programs that give students opportunities to pursue their interests in community 

service, art, dance, student leadership, debate, National Honor Society, and robotics. 

Community partners and enrichment opportunities for students: 

Our core community partners are the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and Boston Debate 

League. The following programs offer our students academic enrichment and/or internship opportunities: UMASS 

Boston (Urban Scholars, Upward Bound and Admissions Guaranteed Program), Castle Software Company, the Boston 

Bar Association, Summer Search, Harvard Medical Center, Medicine Wheel, South Boston Neighborhood House, 

Fisher College, Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology, Boston Private Industry Council, Institute of Contemporary 

Art, and the Vietnamese Intercollegiate program in Boston. 

Athletic offerings: 

Our sports teams include Football, Soccer (girls and boys), Volleyball, Baseball, Basketball (Girls and Boys), Indoor and 

Outdoor Track (Co-Ed), Softball, and Cheerleading. 


Second recipient of the Thomas Payzant School on 

the Move Prize for $100, 000.00 

Reebok Award for Human Rights, $12,000.00 

Third Place in the National Vocabulary Contest 

2012 National Forensics League Qualifier 

2012 Urban Debate Nationals Qualifier 

2012 Amgen Award for Science Teaching 

Excellence 

Boston University Scholarships (2012) 

Northeastern University Scholarships (2012) 

Posse Foundation Scholarship (2012) 

Boys Indoor Track City Champions (2012) 

Named one of the best schools in the United 

States (US News 2012) 

Awarded $20,000 grant for Urbanity Dance 

Program (2012) 

Second recipient of the Thomas Payzant School on 

the Move Prize (2006) 

44

MCAS 


174 IPSWICH STREET 


PHONE: (617) 635-9911 

FENWAY HIGH SCHOOL 

PEGGY KEMP, HEADMASTER 

HOURS: 8:40 AM - 3:30 PM 

(8:40AM - 2:20PM TU., 8:40AM - 2:25PM FRI.) 





GED: 0% 




Unknown: 10% 









ELA 

Proficiency 

Rate: 91% 

13 

78 

9 

0 

Advanced 

Proficient 


Failing 

MATH 

Proficiency 

Rate: 82% 

40 

42 

18 

0 

How to Apply: 


Janurary 25, 2013 

Requirements 


� Two letters of 

recommendation (school 

advisors and academic 

teacher) 

� Current and past year 

transcripts 

� Essay 

� mark this school as one of 




Optional Open House 

November-January 

Check website for updates: 

http://www.fenwayhs.org/ad 

missions 


April 2013 

Hispanic 

Asian 



2.5 

47.2 

Multi-Race, 

Non-Hispanic 

1.6 

40.4 

7.8 

African 

American 

White 

45

Fenway High School 

School Web Site: www.fenwayhs.org 


Peggy Kemp 

Phone: 617-635-9911 

Email: pkemp@boston.k12.ma.us 


Theme(s): Work hard. Be yourself. Do the right thing. 


Applicant families are invited to attend any of four optional school previews before 

January 15. 

Application must be submitted by January 31, 2012. (No academic entrance 

requirements) 


that apply: 

___ K-12 

___ 6-12 

X HS 





communities 



School 



� Special 

Program 


Over 25 years of experience in educating Boston youth 

A diverse, respectful, community-spirited student and faculty population, grouped in ―Houses‖ 

A wide network of outside collaborators, including businesses, non-profit organizations, and colleges 

Fenway Ventures program prepares students to succeed in the adult work world 

Proven academic achievement: in 2008, 2009, and 2010 100% of Fenway seniors graduated. College 

admissions rate of 90%. 


Project Week: all students and staff investigate topics of interest in Boston and environs 

Dual enrollment at Emmanuel College for juniors and seniors 

Six week internships (unpaid) for all students in their last term of senior year 


Division IV State Champions – Girls‘ Basketball 

Fenway athletic teams: basketball, softball, baseball 

Opportunities to play on cooperative teams for soccer, football, hockey, track, and swimming, and 

volley ball 

After school clubs, including Sister 2 Sister and MORE (for youths of color) 


Recognized for excellence service to young men of color by COSEBOC 

Designated a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education 

One of original ten New American High Schools, U.S. Department of Education 

One of 12 Breakthrough High Schools, National Association of Secondary School Principals 

COMPASS School, MA State Board of Education 

First (and only) Human Rights Award for Student Activism, Reebok 

One of America‘s Best High Schools / U S News and World Reports 

46


80 SCHOOL STREET 


PHONE: (617) 635-6429 

JULIE COLES, HEADMASTER 

HOURS: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM 

MCAS 

GREATER EGLESTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL 


Data not Available 


Data not Available 









ELA 

Proficiency 

Rate: 

unavailable 

13 

78 

9 

0 

Advanced 

Proficient 


Failing 

MATH 

Proficiency 

Rate: 

unavailable 

40 

42 

18 

0 

How to Apply: 




Form. 




Note* 

MCAS data is unavailable for 

cohorts with less than 10 

students. 

47

Greater Egleston High School 

Three programs… One mission: Educate all students well 


Dean of Students, K. Michael Thompson 

Phone: 617-635-6429 

Email: kthompson@boston.k12.ma.us 

School Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 7:50 – 2:30 Fri. 9:00 – 3:00 

Average class size: 15 - 20 

Theme(s): Scholars Academy (10 th /11 th grades) 

College Prep Academy (12 th grade) 

Online Learners Academy (overage students) 


apply: 

___ K-12 

___ 6-12 

X HS 



Greater Egleston is a school with high academic and classroom performance standards. The entire GEHS faculty and staff 

are committed to the belief that all students are capable of achieving. Greater Egleston is also a safe and welcoming 

place for young adults who need a second chance to achieve their educational goals. Our mission is to prepare our 

students to pursue a degree in higher education or career training institute. 


Students ages 16-21 are welcome to apply. 

1. Contact the school to schedule an interview. 

2. A parent, legal guardian must accompany the student to the interview. 

3. Interviews do not guarantee acceptance. Interviews are for the purpose of determining whether or not the school 

will be a good match for potential candidates. That determination is made by the school, the student and her/his 

family. 


Greater Egleston is a three-year alternative and pilot high school for 10 th – 12 th graders. We emphasize character 

development, academic achievement and college to career preparation. In addition to meeting GEHS academic 

requirements and passing MCAS, students develop portfolios, are required to take the SATs and apply to colleges or career 

training programs. 


Weekly community service internships 

Seniors‘ College Immersion Program - ten weeks in 

college classes 

Suffolk University Marshall-Brennan Constitutional Law 

Program 

Early Investors-Bryant University. ―Economics and 

Financial Literacy‖ Program 

MIT 10,000 Architects Project 

ROI Partnership (PIC, United Way, Diamond 

Educators, BPS) 

JFY Networks-Accuplacer Prep Program 

SAT Prep Program 

Student representation on GEHS governance board 

Year round college events 

Extra Curricular and sports activities 

Online courses for credit recovery 

Summer education programs to accelerate the pace for earning or recovering missed credits. 

Credit opportunities for participation in external educational/learning settings 


2011 City of Boston, City Council ―Resolution‖ and Recognition for Summer 

Experiential Education Program (SEEP) 

2009 Private Industry Council Achiever Award: Headmaster, Julie Coles 

2008 National Endowment for the Arts ―Big Read‖ Certificates of Achievement 

2008 National Youth Leadership Forum – Honorary Certificate 

2008 Greater Egleston student awarded Greater Four Corners ―Hidden Heroes‖ Award 

2006 Urban Edges ―Unsung Hero‖ Certificate of Achievement: Student, Laura Rosa ‗06 

48


75 MALCOLM X BLVD 


PHONE: (617) 635-8970 

QUEON JACKSON, HEADMASTER 

HOURS: 7:40 AM - 2:00 PM 

MCAS 





GED: 1.2% 




Unknown: 29% 







Special Education: 33% 


ELA 

Proficiency 

Rate: 49% 

2 

47 

42 

10 

MADISON PARK HIGH SCHOOL 

Advanced 

Proficient 


Failing 

MATH 

Proficiency 

Rate: 37% 

9 

28 

36 

27 

Asian 

How to Apply: 




Form. 




Hispanic 



1.7 

47.0 

Multi-Race, 

Non-Hispanic 

1.9 

44.6 

4.1 

999 

999 

999 

African 

American 

White 

49

Madison Park Technical Vocational High School 

School Web Site: www.madisonparkhs.org 

Contact for more information. 

Queon Jackson, Headmaster 

617 635-8970 

qjackson@boston.k12.ma.us 

Average class size: 25 – 30 

Vocational Class size: 20 

Theme(s): 

We are a technical vocational high school that offers 18 vocational programs including, 

Culinary Arts, Medical, Dental and Nursing Assisting, Cosmetology, Auto Tech, Collision 

Repair, Carpentry, Electricity, Facilities Management, Plumbing, Sheet Metal, Office 

Technology, ISSN (Networking and Computer Repair), Hospitality, Travel and Tourism 

Management, Printing, TV Production and Design & Visual Communication. 


Yes, Admission to Madison Park is by a lottery. Because of the nature of our school, we 

can only admit the number of students who can safely work in shop areas. Early 


that apply: 

___ K-12 

___ 6-12 

X HS 



X School with 


communities 


X Tech./Voc. 

School 



� Special 

Program 

application is recommended as the school fills and there is always a waiting list. Parents and students must be 

aware of our technical vocational status that requires the students to obtain a certificate of competency in 

their chosen vocational program in order to graduate. 


We are the only technical vocational high school in the City of Boston. Students get to explore all vocational 

programs in Grade 9 before choosing their technical/vocational major. Most of our students go on to college, 

technical training schools, apprenticeship programs or other forms of further education or employment. Most 

of our programs offer Industry Credentials that allow students to enter the workforce at an advanced level 

while continuing their education. Freshman Academy students are required to wear uniforms. Students in 

specific vocational programs are also required to wear uniforms relevant to their vocation. 


We have on-the-job internships for students in many of the vocations offered, as well as local work/co-op 

affiliations for all of our programs. We offer programs in conjunction with the Benjamin Franklin Institute of 

Technology, Roxbury Community College, Bunker Hill Community College, Northeastern University CFES 

(College for Every Student), Harvard University, the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, to name a few. We have 

agreements with area colleges and apprenticeship programs that give our students dual enrollment credit. 


We have a competitive sports program for both male and female students, as well as a fully accredited JROTC 

program. We offer many extracurricular after school activities including MCAS prep, tutoring, and academic 

clubs. We are a member of SkillsUSA and the National Honor Society. 


2007 NEASC Accreditation of Tech Voc Program 

2007 Milken Educator of the Year 

Boston Teachers of the Year since 2003 

PIC (Private Industry Council) Teacher Achievement Awards since 2002 

2008 Comcast Grant 

2008 National Endowment for the Arts Grant 

50

MCAS 


95 BEECHCROFT ST. 


PHONE: (617) 635-8351 

JEAN-DOMINIQUE HERVE ANOH, PRINCIPAL 

HOURS: 8:25 AM - 3:40 PM 




4 

80 


Graduated: n/a* 

Dropped Out: n/a* 

Still in School: n/a* 

GED: n/a* 


4-Year College: n/a* 

2-Year College: n/a* 

Unknown: n/a* 

16 

0 






ELA 

Proficiency 

Rate: 84% 

Advanced 

Proficient 


Failing 

MARY LYON UPPER SCHOOL 

MATH 

Proficiency 

Rate: 92% 

32 

60 

8 

0 

Hispanic 

Asian 

4.9 

How to Apply: 




Form. 




*Mary Lyon is a pilot K-12 

school expanded from a K-8. 

Because the first cohort has 

not yet graduated there is no 

long-term student outcome 

data. 



30.9 

Multi-Race, 

Non-Hispanic 

4.9 

28.4 

29.6 

African 

American 

White 

51

Mary Lyon Pilot High School 

Grades 9 – 12 

95 Beechcroft Street Brighton, MA 02135 

School Web Site: www.boston.k12.ma.us/lyon 


JD Hervé Anoh, Headmaster 

janoh@boston.k12.ma.us/ 

617-635-8351 


Theme(s): Full Inclusion 14 general education students and 6 students 

with disabilities in each class 


General Education seats determined by lottery, Special Education seats 

determined through IEP process 


apply: 

___ K-12 

___ 6-12 

_X__ HS 

_X__ Small School 

_X__ Pilot School 


learning 

communities 



School 





Grades 9 – 12 Pilot school 

Full inclusion, small class size, co-teaching model, all teachers are dually certified in General Curriculum and 

Moderate Special Needs. 

SMART Board technology used as a daily instructional tool 

Special opportunities for students: 

Student government 


After school tutoring is available 

After-school/extra-curricular and sports opportunities: 

Co-op with Brighton High School for sport 

Dancing Club, Running Club, Ultimate Frisbee Club, Boxing club, Debate Club, Guitar Club Book Club. 

Awards or honors of note: 

Effective Practice School 

Strategic Practice School 

52

MCAS 


AGASSIZ BUILIDNG 

20 CHILD STREET 

JAMAICA PLAIN MA 02130 


Data Unavailable 




9 th grade: 80 students 



ELA 

Proficiency rate: * 

unavailable 

Advanced 

Proficient 


Failing 

MARGARITA MUÑIZ ACADEMY 

MATH 

Proficiency rate: * 

unavailable 

How to Apply: 




Form. 




Applicants need to mark this school 

as one of your top choices and take 

a language proficiency assessment 

in Spanish and English to determine 

their ability to succeed in the dual 

language program prior to 

admission. Qualifying students will 

be selected through the district 

lottery. 

Admissions priority is given to 

students who graduate from dual 

language schools including the 

Hurley K-8, Sarah Greenwood K-8, 

and the Rafael Hernandez K-8. 

These students are exempt from this 

initial assessment in the first year 

(2012-2013). 

*School is newly opened in 2012; no 

MCAS scores on record at this time. 

Hispanic 

Asian 



0 

0 

Multi-Race, 

Non-Hispanic 

0 

0 

0 

African 

American 

White 

53

School Address: 

20 Child Street 

Jamaic, Plain 

Contact for more 

Information: 

Dr. Dania Vázquez, Headmaster 

617-635-8198 

School Website: 

munizacademy.org 

Grades: 9 through 12 

Opening September, 2012 with 

the founding class of 9 th graders. 

Small School: 

Each grade will be added through 

full enrollment of 320 students in 

all grades. 

Average Class Size: 20- 22 

Extended School Day: 

9 to 4:15, Monday to Thursday; 

Friday early release at 12:30pm 

After-school programs: 

Arts 

Tutoring 

Field Work and Internships 

Health and Fitness Activities 

School Uniforms 

Information Sessions 

at Muñiz Academy 

November 28, 2012 

9:30am to 10:30am 

December 5, 2012 

9:30am to 10:30am 

January 23, 2013 

9:30am to 10:30am 

Margarita Muñiz 

Academy 

The Margarita Muñiz Academy is Boston Public School’s first dual-language 

high school! Living Muñiz Academy and has Learning opened with our in founding Two Languages 

9th graders – 

graduates in 2016! We are a school dedicated to preparing citizens and leaders 

who are fluent in English and Spanish. Every student will be ready for college and 

contribute to the community and beyond. MMA partners with families and 

community to realize our mission together! 

Highlights of Learning at Margarita Muñiz Academy 

College Prep 

� Muñiz Academy is a college preparatory high school. 

� Students will learn in a dual-language learning model – 

Spanish and English. 

� Learning is student-centered, designed around expeditions and 

inquiry projects that are about social change and real connections 

to the community. 

� Internships and Field-work 

� Competitive College Scholarships 

Music Education 

Every student will learn music through the internationally 

recognized El Sistema program: 

� Instrumental Lessons 

� Orchestral and Choral Work 

� Private Lessons 

21 st Century Technology 

Muñiz Academy students and staff will use technology as a core tool for learning. 

Apply to Muñiz Academy! 

All Boston students are welcome to choose the Muñiz Academy 

through the BPS assignment process. Choose Muñiz Academy as your 

top choice on the Boston Public Schools High School Choice 

Application! 

Students with their families will be invited to participate in orientation 

and information sessions regarding the overall school program after 

their assignment is confirmed. 

Admissions priority will be given to students who graduate from dual 

language middle schools including the Hurley K-8, Sarah Greenwood K- 

8, and the Rafael Hernández, K-8. 

54


655 METROPOLITAN AVE 

HYDE PARK, MA, 02136 

PHONE: (617)-635-6425 

NAIA WILSON, HEADMASTER 

HOURS: 7:45 AM - 2:30 PM 

MCAS 





GED: 0% 




Unknown: 22% 









ELA 


Rate: 85% 

6 

79 

15 

0 

Advanced 

Proficient 


Failing 

NEW MISSION HIGH SCHOOL 

MATH 

Proficiency 

Rate: 94% 

54 

40 

6 

0 


March 1 st , 2013 

Requirements 


� Attendance at information 

session 





Hispanic 

Asian 

Open House Dates 

November 7, 2012 @ 6:00 pm 

December 8, 2012 @ 10:00 am 

January 5, 2013 @ 10:00 am 



0.4 

34.5 

Multi-Race, 

Non-Hispanic 

0.4 

61.2 

2.7 

African 

American 

White 

55

New Mission High School 

Contact for more information 

Naia Wilson, nwilson@boston.k12.ma.us 

617-212-4912 or 617-635-6437 


Theme(s): 

College preparatory 

Small - Personalized environment 

Social Justice 


Application required, interview and essay 


Strong social justice and college & career success program 

DUAL enrollment and portfolios 

AVID Program 

Advisory model used to increase personalization and college access 

Senior seminar course to support the college application and financial aid process 

C- minimum policy for passing 


that apply: 

___ K-12 

___ 6-12 

X HS 





communities 



School 



� Special 

Program 


Students have the opportunity to participate in honors level and AP courses. 

Students have the opportunity to enroll in college level courses at RCC, Benjamin Franklin Institute, and 

Wentworth Institute of Technology. 

Community service is a strong component of our curriculum. 

Seniors have an internship and are required to do a senior defense in their senior year. 

Online credit recovery and Saturday school for students in need of additional support 




Debate Team 

Basketball 

Football, baseball & Track and Field 

Girls Soccer & Softball 

Cheerleading 

Step & Dance Team 

After-school Homework Center & Tutoring 


2011 Finalist for the Edvestor‘s 100k School on the Move Award 

Named a 2011 Commendation School by Governor Patrick 

Designated as a Commendation School by Governor Deval Patrick and the Board of Education , 2011 

100% pass rate for ELA and MATH MCAS, spring 2011 

Recommended to be highlighted for Drop Out Prevention Program – Mission Advocates 

3 Gates Millennium Scholars, 2010 

Healthy Schools Award, 2010 

Awarded ―Most Successful Debate Team‖ by the Urban Debate League, 2011 

56

MCAS 


55 MALCOLM X BLVD 


PHONE: (617) 635-9932 

STEVEN SULLIVAN, PRINCIPAL 

HOURS: 7:20 AM - 1:40 PM 

ELA 

Proficiency 

Rate: 93% 

17 

76 

7 

0 

O'BRYANT SCHOOL OF MATH AND SCIENCE 





GED: 0.5% 




Unknown: 28% 



Grade: 193 






Advanced 

Proficient 


Failing 

MATH 

Proficiency 

Rate: 83% 

47 

36 

15 

2 

How to Apply: 










available for the ISEE make-up 


Visit 


ols.org/exam for more detaills. 

Hispanic 

Asian 



20.7 

28.0 

Multi-Race, 

Non-Hispanic 

0.9 

37.5 

11.1 

African 

American 

White 

57

John D. O’Bryant School of Mathematics and Science 

School Web Site: www.obryant.us 

Contact for more information 

Steven Sullivan, Headmaster 

Phone: (617) 635-9932 

Email: ssullivan@boston.k12.ma.us 

Phone: (617) 635-9932 



apply: 

___ K-12 

X 7-12 

___ HS 




learning 

communities 

X Exam School 

The O'Bryant is a diverse, supportive community of learners that engages in a rigorous and comprehensive Science, Technology, 

Engineering, and Mathematics program integrated with Humanities. Our college-preparatory school enables our students to reach 

their full potential and become leaders who will shape the direction of society. 


Students are admitted in grades 7, 9, and 10 only. Admission is based upon a student‘s score on the Independent School Entrance 

Examination (ISEE), taken in grades 6, 8, and 9 as well as grade-point average. 


� One of Boston‘s three examination schools. 

� John D. O‘Bryant was a BPS educator and the first 

African-American elected to the Boston School 

Committee. 

� The only examination school that mirrors student 

population of BPS 

� 7 th, 8 th, and 9 th grade students are clustered in small 

learning communities 

� Students perform exceptionally well on the MCAS, 

exceeding district and state averages. 97% of Grade 10 

students scored Advanced or Proficient on the spring 

2012 Mathematics MCAS and 98% scored Advanced or 

Proficient on the spring 2010 ELA MCAS. 

� Advanced Placement classes offered: Calculus (AB & 

BC), Physics B, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental 

Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Microeconomics, 

English Language & Composition, English Literature & 

Composition, United States History, United States 

Government & Politics, European History, Spanish 

Language, and French. 

� 91% of graduates go directly to postsecondary 

institutions, such as Harvard, MIT, Brown, Columbia, 

Dartmouth, Cornell, Morehouse, Smith, Spelman, 

Wellesley, Tufts, BC, and BU 


� Partnership with the institutions of the Longwood Medical 

and Academic Area: Brigham and Women‘s Hospital, 

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Children‘s Hospital, 

Harvard Medical School, Wheelock College, Wentworth 

Institute of Technology, Simmons College). 

� ―Engineering, Arts, Science, and Technology‖ – special 

elective pathway that partners with Massachusetts 

Institute of Technology and Wentworth Institute. 

Provides project-based engineering tied to the state 

frameworks. Students design and build underwater 

vehicles, robots, etc. 

� Enrichment programs: Harvard Crimson Academy, 

Upward Bound Program, Summer Search Program, MIT 

Science of Baseball Summer Program, MIT STEM Summer 

Program, MIT SEED Academy, MIT MITES Program, John F. 

Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, New England 

Aquarium, Museum of Science, Museum of Fine Arts. 

� On campus music program (classes and after school) 

through the Roland Hayes School of Music. 

� Numerous opportunities (internships, job shadowing, 

employment) available through Boston Private Industry 

Council (PIC) and our other community, university and 

business partners. 


Amnesty International, Anime, Art, Asian Culture, Bridge Building, Boston-Area Youth Organizing Project, Cape Verdean Culture, 

Environmental, Fashion, Robotics Team, Foodies, Gay/Straight Alliance (GSA), Haitian Culture, Hip-Hop Dance, History and Debate, 

Key, Machine Science, Mock Trial, MVP, National Honor Society, National Foundation for Teaching Entrepreneurship, Navy Junior 

Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC), NJROTC Drill Team, National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), OB Pride, O’Bryant Edition 

(newspaper), Paw Prints (literary magazine), Ski and Snowboard, Step Squad, Student Council, Students without Borders, Talented 

and Gifted (TAG),Volunteer, Yearbook (middle and high school), Yoga. 

Our athletic teams are often in contention for City Championships and often qualify for the MIAA state tournament, including 

football, Soccer, Cross Country, Volleyball, Basketball,Hockey, Tennis, Swimming, Indoor Track & Field, Outdoor Track & Field, 

Baseball, Softball, Cheerleading, Rowing and Squash. 


� Gold Medal (2012) from US News and World Report, 

―America‘s Best High Schools‖ 

� Blue Ribbon Award (2010) 

� Siemens Award for Advanced Placement 

� Vanguard Award for outstanding Advanced Placement 

educational program from MassInsight 

� Over 90% of professional staff hold advanced degrees 

beyond the bachelor‘s degree level 

� Several Boston Teachers of the Year 

� Several National Board Certified Teachers 

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MCAS 

MAILNG ADDRESS: 

152 ARLINGTON STREET 


PHONE: (617) 635-8940 

STEPHEN CIRASUOLO, HEADMASTER 

HOURS: M, T, TH, F: 7:45 AM-2:45 PM, 

W: 7:45 AM -11:45 AM 





GED: 0% 




Unknown: 27% 









Proficiency ELA 

Rate: 59% 

6 

53 

36 

5 

Advanced 

Proficient 


Failing 

QUINCY UPPER SCHOOL 

Proficiency MATH 

Rate: 47% 

16 

31 

35 

18 

Asian 

How to Apply: 




Form. 

2.) Turn this into your child‘s 

school by: 


Note: Grade 5 students who 

attend the Quincy Elementary 

School have first priority for 

admission to Quincy Upper 

School for grade 6. It is 

expected that few, if any, 

seats will be available to 

applicants for grades 9-12. 

Hispanic 



51.9 

17.9 

Multi-Race, 

Non-Hispanic 

1.9 

22.2 

5.7 

African 

American 

White 

59

Quincy Upper School 


Stephen Cirasuolo, Headmaster 

Phone: 617-635-8940 


Theme(s): 

Four pavilions: informational, cultural, pathfinding, renewal 

Commitment to academic excellence 

International Baccalaureate(IB)Program, gr. 6-12 

AVID program, gr. 6-10 (6-12) 

World languages for all students 

Strong theatre, musical and visual arts programs 

Daily physical education 

Teachers serving in active leadership roles 


that apply: 

___ K-12 

X 6-12 

___ HS 



X School with 


communities 



School 



� Special 

Program 


Josiah Quincy Upper (JQUS) is conceptually part of a K-12 complex that includes Josiah Quincy Elementary School 

(JQES). Students at the completion of grade 5 at JQES automatically move up to JQUS. 


We regard JQUS as a permanent work in progress. School-based curriculum teams are always searching for curricula 

and strategies in all subjects to improve the quality of the school‘s instructional programs. Currently, teachers are 

immersed in infusing the IB Diploma Program in grades 11 and 12 and planning for the formal introduction of the IB 

Middle Program in grades 6-10. Teachers also assume significant leadership roles in school decision making. Students 

are assigned to advisory groups that meet regularly with teacher leaders. The school has a longer school day four 

days a week. Teachers participate weekly in meetings of grade teams and/or subject teams. We have a strong 

college counseling program. JQUS also offers extensive after school activities. 

Quincy Upper School is authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization to offer the International 

Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) to students in grades 11-12. We expect to receive approval in 2011-2012 of a 

proposal we submitted to the International Baccalaureate for formal authorization to offer IB‘s Middle Years Program 

(MYP) for grades 6-10. We are at this time already conducting this program informally based on our proposal to IBO. 


IB Diploma and Certificates 

School orchestra 

Summer Search program 

Debate competitions 

Summer internships 


Advisory Student Council 

Wrestling club 

Cross Country club 

Volleyball 

Soccer 

Football 

Math help/tutoringDebate club 

Chess club 

Thespian troupe 

Spring play production 

Dance team 

Robolab club 

Programming class 

Ping Pong Club 

Cooking club 

Yearbook club 

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150 NEWBURY STREET 


PHONE: (617) 635-9989 

CARA LIVERMORE, HEADMASTER 

HOURS: 8:00 AM - 2:20 PM 

MCAS 

SNOWDEN INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL 





GED: 3% 




Unknown: 31% 









ELA 

Proficiency 

Rate: 77% 

3 

74 

21 

1 

Advanced 

Proficient 


Failing 

MATH 

Proficiency 

Rate: 67% 

30 

37 

24 

9 

Asian 

How to Apply: 




Form. 




Hispanic 



9.0 

43.4 

Multi-Race, 

Non-Hispanic 

1.7 

37.1 

8.3 

African 

American 

White 

61

Muriel S. Snowden International School at 

Copley 

School Web Site: www.snowdeninternationalschool.org 


Michael Allen 

Phone: 617-635-9989 

Email: mallen@boston.k12.ma.us 


Theme(s): 

International Baccalaureate World School (IB), International Studies and World 

Languages 

Any special application processes: NA 


apply: 

___ K-12 

___ 6-12 

X HS 




learning 

communities 



School 



X Special Program 


IB Diploma program, College preparatory with a focus on International Studies and World Languages, AVID 

Program, Calderwood Writing Center housed at Snowden for in-school and after-school help, and a strong 

travel/study component 


Travel/studies component for immersion in a world language and/or community service 


Model United Nations Club, Student Government, Asian Culture Club, Theater, Dance Team, School 

Magazine/Cougar Reader, Soccer, Track, Volleyball, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Softball, Baseball, Football, 

Wrestling 


US News & World Report Bronze Status as Outstanding School in USA 

Accredited by the NEAS&C 

Recognition as a High Performing School by the Massachusetts Office of Educational Quality and 

Accountability in 2007 Study 

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9 PEACEVALE ROAD 


PHONE: (617) 635-1615 

MARY BENSON SKIPPER, HEADMASTER 

HOURS: 8:15 AM - 3:55 PM 

(8:15 AM - 11:30 AM ON FRI.) 

MCAS 

4-YR GRADUATION DATA* 




GED: 4.8% 

POST –GRADUATE INTENTIONS* 












ELA 

Proficiency 

Rate: 77% 

7 

70 

23 

0 

Advanced 

Proficient 


Failing 

TECHBOSTON ACADEMY 

MATH 

Proficiency 

Rate: 69% 

34 

35 

22 

10 

Asian 

How to Apply: 




Form. 




*Most recent data is from 2012 

Hispanic 



4.3 

24.3 

Multi-Race, 

Non-Hispanic 

1.9 

64.1 

4.8 

African 

American 

White 

63

TechBoston Academy 

School Web Site: http://www.techbostonacademy.org 


Shandu Williams 

Phone: 617-635-1615 

Email: swilliams@techboston.org 


Theme(s): Project-based, interdisciplinary learning where technology is the tool 

that connects students to their learning. 

Any special application processes: No. 


1:1 laptop ratio for students in grades 9-12 

Net books provided for grades 6-8 to use in classes 

Academic, social and emotional support for students 

Weekly professional development for staff 

Dedicated, involved and highly qualified staff 

21 st century classroom that include Smart Boards 

Afterschool programming includes sports, clubs and tutoring 

Inclusion program of students on IEPs 

Integration of technology in core subjects 

Mentors and tutors for all students 

Relationships between students and faculty 

Smaller class sizes 

Strong community/university/business partnerships 



that apply: 

___ K-12 

X 6-12 

___ HS 

___ Small School 




communities 



School 



� Special 

Program 

Dual enrollment at several local colleges – UMASS Boston, Suffolk University and Ben Franklin 

Facing History trip to Europe and Rwanda 

JROTC 


Onsite full-time PIC Career Specialist 

Onsite technology support jobs 

Professional technology certification for students 

TechBoston Consulting Group 

Extracurricular and sports activities: 

During-school extracurricular enrichment 

Full sports program 

Haitian Bilingual Club 

Debate Club 

Onsite after school leadership programs for grades 6-8 

Photography 

Pre-collegiate enrichment programs 



Visited by President Obama, Secretary Arne Duncan and Melinda Gates, March 2010 

America's Best High Schools-Bronze Medal, US News and World Report, 2007, 2008, 2009 

Top 5 Schools in Boston for Latino Students, UMass Gaston Report, 2007 

Nominee Model Secondary School, U.S. DOE, 2006 

MTV Featured School, MTV, 2006 

Innovative High School Case Study, Dell, 2005 

Gates Foundation Innovative High School, Gates Foundation & Education Resource Strategies, 2005 

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1205 V.F.W. PARKWAY 

WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132 

PHONE: (617) 635-8930 

NICOLE GITTENS, HEADMASTER 

HOURS: 7:20 AM - 1:40 PM 

MCAS 





GED: 2.6% 

POST-GRADUATE INTENTIONS 



Unknown: 32% 









ELA 

Proficiency 

Rate: 72% 

7 

65 

26 

2 

Advanced 

Proficient 


Failing 

URBAN SCIENCE ACADEMY 

MATH 

Proficiency 

Rate: 66% 

26 

40 

28 

6 

Asian 

How to Apply: 

1.)Mark this school as one of 



Form. 




Hispanic 



1.2 

45.3 

Multi-Race, 

Non-Hispanic 

1.2 

45.0 

6.3 

African 

American 

White 

65

Urban Science Academy 

School Web Site: www.urbansci.com 


Sheneya Allen Phone: 617.635.8930 x73810 Email: sallen@uirbansci.net 


Theme(s): Science, Technology, and Arts 

Any special application processes: No 


Personalized support of every student by monitoring and encouraging 

progress toward proficiency and beyond 

Graduation requirements that exceed those of most Boston Public Schools 

Enrichment opportunities such as electives, AP classes, after school programs and 

Saturday School 

Co-teaching to support all learners in the classroom 

School culture that encourages students to remain engaged in school activities 

after the regular school day 

Major partnerships with universities, corporations, and private donors 


apply: 

___ K-12 

___ 6-12 

X HS 

Small School 



learning 

communities 


� Tech./Voc. School 




AVID Program being central to the school mission and vision for cohorts of students in preparation for college 

success 

Unique and specialized programs for families about educational opportunities, community resources, and 

college and career development 

Public sharing of best instructional practices and exhibitions of student achievement such as showcases, 

curriculum nights, and teachers that share professional practice with partnering schools. 

Teacher leaders that facilitate and direct professional development, common planning time, and 

department meetings. 

Students voice is valued and welcomed, as student leaders represent student groups and have decisionmaking 

authority at the highest levels of school governance. 


*Co-taught classes * environmental, biological, technological sciences * laptop computers for students and staff * 

AVID * 8 AP courses in science, math, and Humanities *Electives: Instrumental Music, Chorus, PC Repair, Networking, 

Debate, Creative Writing, *Visual Arts *Urban Ecology * State of the Art Science and Computer Labs * Outdoor 

classroom for interdisciplinary and science related curriculum activities * Parks, rivers, and hiking trails right outside our 

doors * internship opportunities and other support through our community partners * strong extended day program * 


� Debate Team 

� Robotics 

� Student Leadership Council 

� National Honor Society 

� Mentoring program 

� Yearbook 

� Photography 

� Art class 

� Computer Technology 

� Football 

� Soccer 

� Softball 

� Baseball 

� Cheerleading 

� Track and Field 

� Volleyball 

� Basketball 

� Step Team 


2012 School on the Move Nominee *2011 School on the Move Finalist *2010 Schools That Can membership *State 

Commendation School 2010 *FCOC Grant Recipient, Office of Family and Community Outreach, 2005 * AP Startup 

Grant Recipient, College Board, 2006 * REAL Gates Grant Recipient for Innovative Ed. Boston Plan for Excellence, 

2006 * Featured School for Exemplary Science Ed. Public Broadcasting System (NOVA), 2007 * Speaker Series: Marie 

St. Fleur, Massachusetts State House, 2007 * Students Loving Mathematics, Wentworth Institute of Technology, 2007 * 

Boston Debate League Finalists, Boston Debate League, 2008, 2009, 2010 * Excellence in Physics Education, Boston 

Globe, 2008 * Passionately Pink for Cure Fundraising, Susan Komen Foundation, 2008, 2009, 2010 * Young Professionals 

of Color Speaker Series, Dimock Community Health Center, 2008 *Students‘ Success Jobs Programs * College Night 

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1205 V.F.W. PARKWAY 

WEST ROXBURY, MA 02132 

PHONE: (617) 635-6956 

Rudolph Weekes, Headmaster 

HOURS: 7:20 AM - 1:40 PM 

MCAS 

4-YR GRADUATION DATA DATA* 




GED: 2.2% 

POST –GRADUATE INTENTIONS* 



Unknown: 41% 









ELA 

Proficiency 

Rate: 62% 

2 

60 

33 

6 

Advanced 

Proficient 


Failing 

WEST ROXBURY ACADEMY 

MATH 

Proficiency 

Rate: 36% 

12 

24 

42 

22 

Asian 

How to Apply: 




Form. 

2.) Turn this form in either to 

your child‘s school by: 


*West Roxbury Academy was 

previously known as Brook 

Farm/Media High School. The 

most recent graduation data 

is taken from the population of 

this school in 2010. 

Hispanic 



1.4 

44.8 

Multi-Race, 

Non-Hispanic 

0.9 

45.9 

6.6 

African 

American 

White 

67

West Roxbury Academy 


Rudolph Weekes, Headmaster 

Phone: 617-635-8935 

Email: rweekes@boston.k12.ma.us 


Theme(s): West Roxbury Academy is committed to providing a rigorous 

curriculum with an emphasis on business, graphic arts, and marketing that helps 

to prepare students for college, careers, and service. -- Students learning 

marketing, economics, photography, TV Production, Computer technology and 

web design. Members of the NAF – National Academy Foundation 



Our students, teachers, and parents help to build a strong student leadership 

and community within the school. Our ELL and Special Education are included 

in courses and student leadership, which as resulted in academic successes on the MCAS. 

The use of business and media to enhance instruction, plus: 

� Television Production and Video-graphy 

� Digital Art and Photography 

� Web Design 

� Partnership with Turner Broadcasting 

� Integrated Humanities Curriculum 

� SES After-School Tutoring site 

� Athletic program by complex 

� Uniform Policy: No Uniform 

� Perkins Funded School 

� Dual Enrollment 

� Internships 

� National/International travel 


apply: 

___ K-12 

___ 6-12 

X HS 




learning 

communities 



School 




� Extra Curricular and sports activities: Debate, Social awareness, Social Activities, JV & Varsity Sports 


College Bound, Dual Enrollment, College assistance, Summer Search, POSSE 


School wide sports team, National Honor Society, Haitian Club, Math Club, Latino Club, Boys/Girls Mentorship 

Group, Boston Urban Debate 


National Honor Society recognized school, Adobe Youth Voices grant, Adobe Corporation, 2007, Mobile Lab / 

Digital Arts Alliance / FHAO, Pearson, Bronze Award, Healthy Schools Program-William Jefferson Clinton 

Foundation, Facing History Grant recipient, Roxbury Film Festival, Student entry, grant recipient, Boston 

Architectural College, grant recipient, Boston Educator of the year Adobe Youth Voices, National Board 

Certified teacher, Two district wide ELD Categories trainers, Perone Award – Outstanding NAF Academy in the 

country, MIAA Sportsmanship Award 2008, 2009, 2010. 

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