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A high school can be considered exceptional based on various factors, each of which contributes to its overall quality and reputation. Here are some key aspects that often distinguish top high schools:


Academic Excellence
High-performing schools typically have rigorous academic programs that challenge students and prepare them for college and beyond. They may offer a wide range of Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), honors, or dual enrollment courses, and have high average standardized test scores.

College Placement Rates
Top high schools have high rates of college acceptance to prestigious universities and colleges. They provide comprehensive college counseling services to guide students through the application process and help them find the best-fit schools.

Quality of Teachers
Exceptional high schools attract and retain highly qualified, experienced, and dedicated teachers who are passionate about teaching and fostering student success.

Extracurricular Opportunities
Top high schools offer a diverse range of extracurricular activities, clubs, sports teams, and enrichment programs that cater to students' interests and talents. These activities provide opportunities for leadership development, teamwork, and personal growth outside the classroom.

Resources and Facilities
High-quality facilities and resources are essential for supporting student learning and engagement. Top high schools typically have state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, libraries, arts facilities, athletic fields, and technology infrastructure that enhance the educational experience.

Community and Culture
A strong sense of community and positive school culture contribute to the overall success of a high school. Top schools foster a supportive and inclusive environment where students feel safe, valued, and respected, and where collaboration and mutual respect are encouraged among students, teachers, administrators, and parents.

Innovation and Adaptability
Leading high schools continuously strive for innovation and excellence in education. They adapt to changing educational trends, incorporate technology into teaching and learning, and implement best practices to meet the evolving needs of students and prepare them for the future.

Student Support Services::
High-quality student support services, such as counseling, tutoring, academic intervention programs, and special education accommodations, are essential for addressing the diverse needs of students and ensuring their academic and personal success.

Graduate Outcomes
The success and achievements of alumni can reflect the quality of a high school. Top high schools produce graduates who are well-prepared for college, careers, and citizenship, and who go on to make significant contributions to their communities and society as a whole.

 

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Top High  Schools in the Boston Area

LinkNameTypeTuitionAcademicsSizeGradesTown
Clark SchoolIndependent1-12Rowley
Winsor SchoolIndependent5-12Boston
Austin Preparatory SchoolCatholic6-12Reading
Montrose SchoolCatholic6-12Medfield
Boston Trinity AcademyChristian6-12Boston
Meridian AcademyIndependent6-12Jamaica Plain
The Rivers SchoolIndependent6-12Weston
Thayer AcademyIndependent6-12Braintree
The Woodward SchoolIndependent6-12Quincy
Waring SchoolIndependent6-12Beverly
St Johns Preparatory SchoolIndpendent6-12Danvers
Al-noor AcademyIslamic6-12Mansfield
Mt Alvernia High SchoolCatholic7-12Newton
Archbishop Williams High SchoolCatholic7-12Braintree
Boston College High SchoolCatholic7-12Dorchester
Cathedral High SchoolCatholic7-12Boston
Catholic MemorialCatholic7-12West Roxbury
Ursuline AcademyCatholic7-12Dedham
Xaverian Brothers High SchoolCatholic7-12Westwood
Notre Dame AcademyCatholic7-12Hingham
Pope John Xxiii High SchoolCatholic7-12Everett
Belmont Hill SchoolIndependent7-12Belmont
The Newman SchoolIndependent7-12Boston
Noble And Greenough SchoolIndependent7-12Dedham
Fontbonne AcademyCatholic9-12Milton
Brooks SchoolEpiscopal9-12North Andover
St Mark's SchoolEpiscopal9-12Southborough
Boston University AcademyIndependent9-12Boston
Phillips AcademyIndependent9-12Andover
The Governors AcademyIndependent9-12Byfield
Cats Academy BostonIndependent9-12Braintree
Chapel Hill Chauncy Hall SchoolIndependent9-12Waltham
The Cambridge School Of WestonIndependent9-12Weston
Pingree SchoolIndependent9-12South Hamilton
Walnut Hill School For The ArtsIndependent9-12Natick
Gann Academy the New Jewish High SchoolJewish9-12Waltham
Torah AcademyJewishpreK-11Brookline
Brimmer & May SchoolIndependentpreK-12Chestnut Hill
British International School Of BostonIndependentpreK-12Boston
Buckingham Browne & Nichols SchoolIndependentpreK-12Cambridge
Dana Hall SchoolIndependent5-12Wellesley
Deerfield AcademyIndependent9-12Deerfield
Milton AcademyIndependentK-12Milton
Commonwealth SchoolIndependent8-12Boston

 

 

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