Boston Arts Academy
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Address:
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17 Ipswich Street, Boston, MA 02215
Tel: (617) 635-6470
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Email:
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artacademy@boston.k12.ma.us
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Web Page:
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http://boston.k12.ma.us/schools/rc607.asp
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Grades:
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9-12
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Enrollment:
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157
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Type:
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Pilot
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Drop-Out Rate:
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1.9%
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Special Programs:
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Students major in theatre, music, visual arts, or dance
On Fridays, students perform during the lunch break
Extra academic help is offered after school
The school has a Black Box Theatre and three dance studios
Arts professionals give workshops and work with the students
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Curriculum:
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Combines arts and traditional academics
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Grading Method:
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Combines letter grades and narrative report cards
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Team Sports:
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None
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Clubs and Activities:
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Arts organizations
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Application Process:
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The application process includes a written application and an
audition in Art and you have to have a portfolio to show that you have skills in arts
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Boston High School
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Address:
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152 Arlington St, Boston, MA
Tel: (617) 635-8937
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Email:
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Boston@boston.k12.ma.us
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Web Page:
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http://www.boston.k12.ma.us/schools/rc609.asp
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Grades:
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9-12
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Enrollment:
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830
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Type:
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Public
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Drop-Out Rate:
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4.8%
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Special Programs:
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College and career center
State-of-the-art computers with high speed internet access throughout school
School-to-Career Program
Supervised paid employment during grades 10 through 12
Community service experience during the ninth grade
Health Careers Academy
Opportunity to take college courses
Peer mediation
Mentoring program
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Team Sports:
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A cooperative athletic program with Snowden International High School
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Clubs and Activities:
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Various
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Boston Latin Academy
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Address:
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205 Townsend St., Boston, MA 02121
Tel: (617) 635-9957
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Web Pages:
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http://www.boston.k12.ma.us/schools/rc615.asp
http://www.bla.boston.k12.ma.us
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Grades:
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9-12
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Enrollment:
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1,600
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Type:
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Public - Exam School
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Drop-Out Rate:
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0.2%
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Special Programs:
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Focus on preparing students for college success
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Curriculum:
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Average of 3 hours of homework per night
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Team Sports:
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Baseball, basketball, cheerleading, football, softball, soccer, hockey,
swimming, and volleyball
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Clubs and Activities:
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Chess, German, Young Women's, Science, Applied Engineering,
Japanese Culture Exchange, Asian Culture, Computer, Band, and arts clubs
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Application Process:
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Test
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Boston Latin School
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Address:
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78 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston, MA 02215
Tel: (617) 635-8895
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Email:
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latin@boston.k12.ma.us
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Web Page:
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http://www.boston.k12.ma.us/schools/rc612.asp
http://www.bls.org
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Grades:
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7-12
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Enrollment:
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2,300
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Type:
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Public - Exam School
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Special Programs:
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Extra tutoring is provided after school and on Saturdays
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Curriculum:
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School operates on a six-day rotating course schedule
Wide variety of art and music courses
Honors and Advanced Placement courses
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Team Sports:
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Teams compete against other Boston schools
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Clubs and Activities:
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Options include the school newspaper, Step Club, Key Club, Math Counts, Asian Students in Action,
Amnesty International, Computer Club, Earth Awareness Club and Afrikan Kultural Society
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College:
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Advising is provided. 99% rate of acceptance
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Application Process:
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Acceptance is determined by examination and grade point average
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Brighton High School
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Address:
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25 Warren Street, Brighton, MA 02135
Tel: (617) 635-9873
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E-mail:
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brighton@boston.k12.m1.us
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Web Pages:
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www.boston.k12.ma.us/schools/rc624.asp
www.brighton.boston.k12.ma.us
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Grades:
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9-12
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Enrollment:
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1,000
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Special Programs:
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Five learning communities: the School of Business and Technology, the School of Health Professions, the School of Law, Government and Public Service, the School of Media, Arts and Communication, and the Grade 9 Academy.
bilingual education: Spanish
School-to-Career program
Full-time mediator and mediation program
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Curriculum:
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Academic courses and classes in the student's pathway (learning community focus)
Incorporates field trips, guest speakers, community service and internships
Electives include languages, arts, music and dance
Advanced Placement courses
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Team Sports:
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Choices include volleyball, football, soccer, track, basketball, volleyball, crew, and cheerleading. |
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Clubs and Activities:
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Options include Junior ROTC, Key Club, Latinos in Action, Mass PEP, Math Team, Peer Mediation Team, and yearbook. |
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Burke (Jeremiah) High School
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Address:
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60 Washington St., Dorchester, MA 02121
Tel: (617) 635-9837
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E-mail:
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burke@.boston.k12.ma.us
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Webpages:
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Boston.k12.ma.us/school/rc627.asp
Jeburke.boston.k12.ma.us
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Grades:
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9-12
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Enrollment:
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657
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Type:
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Technology Magnet School
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Drop out rate:
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15.7%
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Special Programs:
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Integrates computer technology in the classroom
School-to-Career program and guidance
Bilingual education: Only Capeverdean bilingual high school education program in Boston
Each student is assigned to a Small Learning Community composed of teachers, guidance and student support staff members, a parent coordinator, and a literacy coach.
After-school program offers enrichment activities, sports, and academic support.
UMass Boston offers the Urban Scholars Program and the Admission Guaranteed Program.
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Curriculum:
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Traditional academic courses and enrichment courses in choral music, dance, visual arts, entrepreneurship, and computers
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Team Sports:
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Teams compete against other Boston public schools. |
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Clubs and Activities:
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Options include community service, computers, sports, and student government.
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Charlestown High School
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Address:
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240 Medford Street, Boston, MA 02129
Tel: (617) 635-9914
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E-mail:
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charlestown@boston.k12.ma.us
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Webpage:
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www.boston.k12.ma.us/schools/rc630.asp
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Grades:
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9-12
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Enrollment:
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1,180
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Drop-out rate:
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15.3%
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Special Programs:
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JROTC
Pro Tech
Dance major program
School-to-Career Pathways programs include communication technology, finance and economics, advertisement and desktop publishing, and event planning
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Curriculum:
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Enrichment programs
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Team Sports:
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Options include basketball, football, and wrestling. |
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Clubs and Activities:
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Mock Trial Team, dance, student interest clubs.
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College:
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88.4% go on to college
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Dorchester High School
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Address:
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9 Peacevale Rd, Boston, MA 02124
Tel: (617) 635-8904
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E-mail:
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dorchester@boston.k12.ma.us
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Webpage:
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www.boston.k12.ma.us/schools/rc636.asp
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Grades:
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9-12
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Enrollment:
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863
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Drop-out rate:
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21.8%
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Special Programs:
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Partnership with UMASS
Tutoring by UMASS students
Small learning communities: Academy of Public Service, Entrepreneurship/Business Academy, Engineering/Technology Academy, Performing Arts Academy, and Leadership Academy
Bilingual education: Haitian Creole and Spanish
Youth development programs: Teen Empowerment, Urban Scholars, Upward Bound, Guaranteed Admission Program
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Team Sports:
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Options include basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, volleyball, cheerleading, and MJT Dance. |
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East Boston High School
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Address:
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86 White Street, Boston, MA
Tel: (617) 635-9896
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E-mail:
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eboston@boston.k12.ma.us
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Grades:
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9-12
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Enrollment:
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1,100
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Drop-out rate:
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5.6%
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Special Programs:
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Teach Boston
School-to-Career Programs in entrepreneurship, health professions, travel and tourism, and technology
Bilingual education: Spanish
Students must develop portfolios in order to graduate
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Team Sports:
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Basketball, 3 State Championships |
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College:
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78.0% go on to college
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English High School
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Address:
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144 McBride Street, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Tel: (617) 635-8979
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E-mail:
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English@boston.k12.ma.us
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Webpage:
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www.boston.k12.ma.us/schools/rc644.asp
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Grades:
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9-12
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Enrollment:
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1,250
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Special Programs:
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Students are organized into clusters in order to receive more personalized attention
Bilingual education: Somali, Spanish
Teen Empowerment
Pro Tech
Mediation Program
Educational linkages with Harvard, BU, BC, Simmons and UMass
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Curriculum:
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Offers Advanced Placement courses
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Clubs & Activities:
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Include mock trial, student government, and Junior ROTC |
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College:
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75% go on to higher education
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Fenway High School
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Address:
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174 Ipswich Street, Boston, MA 02215
Tel: (617) 635-9911
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E-mail:
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fenway@boston.k12.ma.us
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Webpages:
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boston.k12.ma.us/schools/rc646.asp or
fenway.boston.k12.ma.us
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Grades:
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9-12
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Enrollment:
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300
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Type:
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Pilot School
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Special Programs:
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Learning Center offers extra academic help
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Curriculum:
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Students can take college courses
Senior Institute: Seniors participate in seminars, advanced coursework, a project and a six-week internship.
Award-winning programs, including "Eyes on the Prize" and "Facing History and Ourselves."
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Clubs & Activities:
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Choices include MassPEP, Latino Club, school newspaper, Book Club, and Boys' and Girls' Discussion Groups. |
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College:
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85% go on to higher education
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Health Career Academy
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Address:
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360 Huntington Avenue, 502A Hayden Hall, Boston, MA 02115
Tel: (617) 373-8576
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E-mail:
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healthcareers@boston.k12.ma.us
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Webpage:
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boston.k12.ma.us/schools/rc648.asp
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Grades:
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9-12
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Enrollment:
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150
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Type:
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Horace Mann Charter School
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Special Programs:
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Provides after-school tutoring, study groups, and PSAT and SAT preparation workshops.
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Curriculum:
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Integrates health and health careers content into traditional academic courses
Students explore the health field though community service, internships, and work experience.
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Clubs & Activities:
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Choices include student council, mock trials, film society, Spanish Club, and HCA Scholars. |
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Madison Park Vocational Technical High School
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Address:
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75 New Dudley St., Boston, MA 02119
Tel: (617) 635-8970
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E-mail:
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Madison@boston.k12.ma.us
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Webpages:
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www.Boston.k12.ma.us/schools/rc657.asp or
www.Madisonpk.boston.k12.ma.us
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Grades:
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9-12
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Enrollment:
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1,500
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Type:
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Vocational and technical high school
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Drop-out rate:
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11.3%
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Special Programs:
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Part of "High Schools That Work," an initiative dedicated to helping career-bound students succeed
Education allows students to build a portfolio and to acquire references for job applications.
Training prepares students for excellent career opportunities.
Ninth grade students work with mentors and attend career awareness workshops.
Teen Empowerment Program
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Curriculum:
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27 fully accredited Technical-vocational specialties including auto body, auto repair, carpentry,
electricity, electronics, plumbing, banking, office technology, commercial design, medical secretary, child care,
cosmetology, culinary arts, dental assistant and medical assistant.
Students alternate weekly between academic courses and technical-vocational courses
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Team Sports:
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Options include football, volleyball, hockey, softball, cheerleading, basketball, soccer, baseball and track. |
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Clubs & Activities:
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Choices include the school newspaper, VICA (Vocational Industrial Clubs of America), ROTC and Pro Tech. |
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New Mission High School
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Address:
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67 Alleghany Street, Roxbury 02120
Tel: (617) 635-6437
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E-mail:
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Multicultural@ boston.k12.ma.us
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Webpage:
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www.boston.k12.ma.us/schools/rc664.asp
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Grades:
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9-12
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Enrollment:
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170
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Type:
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Vocational and technical high school
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Drop-out rate:
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19.8%
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Special Programs:
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Learning center offers extra help for students in math, reading and writing.
Students are organized into Advisory Teams of 15 students headed by a teacher. This allows for personalized attention and support.
Community Learning Projects take students out of the classroom and into the community.
Parental involvement is encouraged.
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Curriculum:
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Classes are "project based." Students engage in real world activities to develop their skills and understanding of the course material.
Students design their own educations
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Team Sports:
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Offered Reggie Lewis Track and Field Center |
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Clubs & Activities:
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Homework Academy |
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O'Bryant High School
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Address:
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55 New Dudley Street, Roxbury, MA 02119
Tel: (617) 635-9932
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E-mail:
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obryant@boston.k12.ma.us
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Webpage:
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www.boston.k12.ma.us/schools/rc618/rc618sb.htm
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Grades:
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7-12
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Enrollment:
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1,300
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Type:
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Vocational and technical high school
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Drop-out rate:
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1.3%
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Special Programs:
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Most students are involved in community service, including helping in schools as tutors, at hospitals, and with the elderly.
Navy Junior ROTC
Music program with Roland Hayes School of Music
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Curriculum:
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Advanced Placement courses in Biology, Calculus, English, U.S. History,
Chemistry, Computer Science
Required to complete SAT preparation courses in math and English
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Team Sports:
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Yes there are team sports |
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Application Process:
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Students must take an exam |
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College:
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High rates of acceptance to universities and colleges |
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Snowden (Muriel) High School
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Address:
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150 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116
Tel: (617) 635-9989
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E-mail:
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snowden@boston.k12.ma.us
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Webpage:
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www.boston.k12.ma.us/schools/rc633.asp or
www.boston.k12.ma.us/schools/rc633/rc633sb.htm
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Grades:
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9-12
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Enrollment:
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500
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Type:
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Public High School
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Special Programs:
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Emphasizes global understanding and community involvement.
Opportunities to travel to other parts of the United States and of the world.
Internship opportunities in business, education, medicine, and cultural organizations.
Teach Boston
Mentor program
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Curriculum:
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Study of world cultures is integrated into all subject areas.
College preparatory
Study of a foreign language is required.
Opportunity to take college courses
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Team Sports:
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Compete against other Boston schools |
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Clubs and Activities:
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Options include student government, school newspaper, and cultural associations. |
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College:
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70% attend college |
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South Boston High School
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Address:
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95 G St., Boston, MA 02127
Tel: (617) 635-9857
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E-mail:
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sboston@boston.k12.ma.us
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Webpage:
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www.boston.k12.ma.us/schools/rc669.asp
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Grades:
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9-12
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Enrollment:
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1,100
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Special Programs:
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School-to-Career programs
Teach Boston programs
Guidance and support services.
Extra help in math and English.
Students remain with the same teachers for two years
Dance program
Bilingual education: Vietnamese
Guaranteed Admissions Program with UMass/Boston
Students in the ninth and tenth grades are organized in clusters in which they receive extra help with math and English.
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Curriculum:
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College preparatory and vocational
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Clubs and Activities:
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Options include dance, Asian Cultural Association, the school newspaper, computers, student government, ROTC and sports. |
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West Roxbury High School
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Address:
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1205 VFW Parkway, Boston, MA 02132
Tel: (617) 635-8917
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E-mail:
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wroxbury@boston.k12.ma.us
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Webpages:
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www.Boston.k12.ma.us/schools/rc675.asp or
www.wrox.Boston.k12.ma.us
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Grades:
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9-12
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Enrollment:
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1,300
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Drop-Out Rate:
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5.5%
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Special Programs:
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Offers college and job placement programs
Student-run campus TV studio broadcasts news
Teen Parenting Program
College Bound Program with Boston College
Bilingual education: Haitian Creole, Spanish, Greek
Peer tutoring
Teach Boston
STRIVE School-to-Career Program
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Curriculum:
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College preparatory and vocational
Magnet theme courses: Television, radio, and journalism, Computer graphics and photography, Agri-business and environmental science
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Team Sports:
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Options include swimming, golf, indoor and outdoor track, tennis, baseball, softball, wrestling, hockey, soccer and basketball. |
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Clubs and Activities:
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Choices include Haitian Club, Latino Club, Greek Club, and Junior ROTC. |
