School Overview
"Another Course to College" (ACC) is a unique, college-preparatory pilot school within the Boston Public Schools district, located in Hyde Park. Founded with the mission of providing a rigorous academic environment for students who might otherwise be overlooked, the school maintains a specialized focus on preparing its students for success in four-year university settings. By emphasizing high academic standards and providing a supportive, small-school culture, ACC aims to bridge the achievement gap and ensure that its graduates are not only college-ready but also equipped with the critical thinking skills necessary for long-term career success.

The school is well-regarded for its emphasis on a humanities-based curriculum and its commitment to fostering strong relationships between students and faculty. Because of its status as a pilot school, ACC has more autonomy than traditional district schools, allowing it to tailor its scheduling and instructional methods to better meet the specific needs of its student body. For families in the Boston area, Another Course to College serves as a vital pathway for students seeking a challenging, focused educational experience that prioritizes higher education attainment as a central goal of the high school journey.
253
Total Students
22.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Another Course To College
Demographic Student Count
White4
Hispanic110
Black126
Two or More9
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    126 (50.2%)
  • Hispanic
    110 (43.8%)
  • Two or More
    9 (3.6%)
  • White
    4 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Boston
Phone: (617)635-8865
Website: http://www.bostonpublicschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 253
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 68
Grade 10 69
Grade 11 55
Grade 12 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Another Course To College
Grade Student Count
Grade 968
Grade 1069
Grade 1155
Grade 1261
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Another Course To College
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female10340.7%
Male14858.5%
Not Specified20.8%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)