Boston Preparatory Charter Public School

Founded by: Scott McCue, 2002 BES Fellow
Year Opened: 2004
Location: Boston, MA
Grades Served: 6-10 (at capacity, 6-12)
Student Enrollment: 290
Website: www.bostonprep.org

Overview

Boston Preparatory Charter Public School (BPCPS) opened its doors on September 7th, 2004, with an inaugural class of 110 sixth graders. BPCPS received its charter from the Massachusetts Board of Education in February of 2003. BPCPS was one of only five schools to receive a charter, from an initial collection of 25 charter prospectuses. BPCPS was the only school focused exclusively on the city of Boston which received a charter.

Mission Statement

To utilize rigorous curriculum, extended academic time, and a range of supports for children and families to prepare 6th-12th grade students to succeed in college. An environment structured around scholarship and personal growth cultivates students' virtues of courage, compassion, integrity, perseverance, and respect.

Results

The Effective Practice Incentive Community (EPIC), a national initiative of New Leaders for New Schools, announced the conclusion of the second year of a major, cross-state analysis of charter school achievement. Boston Preparatory Charter Public School led the nation, joining the "Gold Band" of five highest achieving schools.