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Preschool | Grades 9-12 | Boston

Another Course to College is located in Brighton, MA and is one of 37 high schools in Boston School District. It is a alt. school that serves 203 students in grades 9-12.

Alternative schools are public schools that offer nontraditional education for students whose needs cannot be met in a regular, special education, or vocational school. While alternative schools are distinct from regular, special education, and vocational schools in their teaching approach or classroom environment, they can provide similar services and/or curriculum for students. Alternative schools include schools for potential dropouts, residential treatment centers for substance abuse, schools for chronic truants, and schools for students with behavioral problems.

Another Course to College did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Another Course to College's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Another Course to College had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Another Course to College's students and teachers. more

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20 Warren St, Brighton, MA 02135

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I think that ACC is one of the best high schools in the country and I think that the person who wrote this post has no idea what they are talking about. ACC is a college prepatory high school that challenges every student. Most of the work done here is college level.

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Enrollment (2011)

Total: 203

52% 48%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Another Course to College had 62% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Massachusetts had 34% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

Black

45%

Hispanic

42%

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Boston District Spending

$19,046Per Pupil

The Boston spends $19,046 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 55% on instruction, 41% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Boston District

12:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Another Course to College had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

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Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in English language arts and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science.

How is it Scored?

Students score at one of four levels: above proficient/advanced, proficient, needs improvement and warning/failing. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. Students must pass the grade 10 MCAS in order to graduate from high school.

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What is it?

The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

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MCAS Results (2008)

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