High Schools in Boston

From LoveToKnow Teens

If you are moving to the Boston area, you may want to know more about the high schools in Boston for your teenager.

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Finding High Schools in Boston

Finding public and private high schools in Boston isn't difficult, finding the one that is best for your teen might be. Here is a list of high schools in the area that you can look into by calling or visiting them.

Public High Schools

Arlington High School

This high school is located in Arlington. The website includes information about activities and clubs, administration, the media center, instructional technology, and departments. It also has a section for announcements, calendar of events, contact numbers, and student guidance.

Bedford

BHS is located in Bedford, Massachusetts. On their website, you can find information on the administration such as school forms, policies, and a telephone directory. The departments section shows you all of the subjects your teenager will be exposed to. The parent resources area provides information on exam schedules, bell schedule, and information for new students. The student resources part of the website includes counseling information, course catalog, lunch menu, the ability to view a transcript, and activity and athletic information.

Belmont

Belmont is the home of the Marauders. This attractive school website has an events calendar, daily announcements, photos of the school and information on departments. New students can learn about the school on the freshmen and new students' webpage.

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School

Enroll your teen here if you are looking for a comprehensive learning environment. They offer four learning communities, honors courses and Advance Placement (AP) for students in the 11th or 12th grades.

Concord-Carlisle

This school follows four principles to help your teenager excel: commitment, citizenship, harmony and scholarship. Visit their website to learn more about the principles and more about what they have to offer.

Dedham

Enroll your teen into this public high school if you live in the Dedham area. The site has information about student life, the school, library, and schedule of classes.

East Boston

East Boston is a traditional urban high school. If you are looking for a large school, this is it. You'll find a diverse student population and an active living environment.

Franklin

If your teen will be a new student at FHS, read this letter from the principal.

Medford

Visit MHS' website for information on new student orientation, calendar of events, transition programs and so much more.

Newton North and South

Depending on your location in the city, you may consider enrolling your teen at one of these. Newton South ranked as one of the top schools in Boston Magazine and 741st in Newsweek's picks for top 1200 public schools in 2007.

North Andover

This high school enrolls 1300 students and offers college preparatory classes, Advanced Placement, foreign language, interdisciplinary, electives, activities and sports.

Quincy

You'll find traditional classes and scheduling here along with a Renaissance Program which encourages students to explore their creativity through art, music, dance and theater. They also take pride in their sports especially since winning State Championship Volleyball Team.

Norwood

Their commitment to students lie in four A's: Athletics, Activities, Academics and Arts. You'll find information about classes and extracurricular activities on the website. You can also find contact information to take a tour or enroll your teen.

Vocational Technical Schools

Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical

If your teenager is looking for hands on type of schooling, a vocational technical environment may be worth considering. Teenagers can attend Blackstone Valley Tech if they live in one of the following towns:

Bellingham
Blackstone
Douglas
Grafton
Hopedale
Mendon
Milford
Milbury
Millville
Northbridge
Sutton
Upton
Uxbridge

On the website, you can learn how you take a tour and enroll your teen.

Minuteman Career and Technical

Teenagers benefit from college and career preparation here. You can fill out the online form to receive a DVD and additional information. The website allows you to print out applications and forms, read about events, and learn about student activities and sports.

Tri-country Regional Vocational Technical

At this vocational technical high school, your teen can receive education in a classroom as well as in an applied environment. Visit this webpage for the career programs they offer.

Private Schools

Boston College High School

BC High is a Catholic college-preparatory school for boys. If your teen boy is heading into the seventh to twelfth grade, you can apply for consideration of acceptance.

Cardinal Spellman

Located in Brockton, Massachusetts, Cardinal Spellman is a Catholic school. It's accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and is affiliated with the National Catholic Education association. Visit their website for academic, sports, and parent and student information.

Trinity Catholic

If you are looking for a private Catholic high school in Newton, consider Trinity Catholic. The website will give you more information about this 115-year-old academic establishment.