Greater Egleston Community High School

Admission based on interview and selection process. Please contact the school for more information.

Special features:

• Three separate programs promoting readiness for college and careers
• Emphasis on student-centered lessons, leadership, life skills, and collaborative learning
• Instruction aligned with state and district standards that promotes learning through critical thinking, research, and the ability to articulate ideas
• Use of a diverse range of assessments including portfolios, small collaborative learning projects, exhibitions, individual class assignments, and MCAS
• Family-focused activities: orientations, Thanksgiving luncheon, Successful Partners Awards Ceremony, and Governing Board participation
• High percentage rate of college acceptance (90%–100%) annually
• Career training, City Year, and GEAR UP programs
• Civic engagement and community service internships throughout Boston
• School debates, academic challenges, and clubs
• College level courses at the school and on college campuses
• School partners: ACCESS, Boston Cares, Boston Neighborhood Network (BNN-TV), Boston University, Bunker Hill Community College, Roxbury Community College, Suffolk University, Bryant University, Diablo Glass, Early Investors, Harvard Risk & Prevention, Pearson, Private Industry Council (PIC), UMass Boston, Simmons, Northeastern University, Harvard University, and Brown University