Just voted a Blue Ribbon School from the DOE...only 39 HS's in the country get that honor.
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
My daughter is a great kid, and a good student: meaning she tries, but she isn't at the rop of her class. At her last high school, this meant that she wasn't a priority, but not here. Thie school stands apart from the rest because it doesn't teach to, or even care about, standardized tests. This means
... Read more that the people at AB are more concerned with my daughter the person than my daughter the number. Even though she is considered to be in the middle of her class, the standards are higher here and for the first time in my memory, she's started doing her homework immediately after ballet without me nagging. She's even made friends and its only her freshmen year. i highly recommend this school to any parent who feels that their child is falling through the cracks and is undervalued at her current school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/15/09
I'm a student here, and I just got my acceptance letter to Yale last week, so I'd like to thank the Acton system. Despite having the 5th lowest per pupil expenditure east of Worcester, ABRHS has taught me not only english and history, but also how to deal with life situations and how to treat other people.
... Read more I've played in the band, and it is excellent. I also how enjoyed working with amnesty international and the track team (DCL champs) with the school. I commend the new principal for being top notch and facilitating a smooth transition. The best teachers I've had are stellar, and the worst are mediocre: AB doesn't hire bad teachers. The food is horrid, the buiding is nice, and I enjoy the trust and flexibility the school gives us students. OVerall, I wouldn't change a thing. Read less
Posted by a student on 02/05/09
This is really a pretty good school. I'm a junio this year and I've got to admit I'm having fun doing all sorts of activities. Yes we've only had two weeks of school and yes I've already had 1-2 tests in each subject, but I feel like I'm actually learning, you know? Not just like I'm memorizing stuff
... Read more I'll forget tomorrow. I think the teachers are really good and so are the after school activities and electives. Also, I know it's a bonus, but the buildings in great shape, too. If you go here/send your kid here, you won't regret it! Read less
Posted by a student on 09/21/08
I am a student and when I consider the experiences I've had at the two other high schools that I've attended, I can say without hesitation that ABRHS is by far the finest institution. There are two things that stand out the most at this school. First is the tolerant student body, and staff. In every
... Read more room in the school there is a 'safety zone' poster reminding us that we are valued. This is a contrast to the other schools I've attended, and it is a welcome change. Secondly, the rigor of the academics is outstanding. It is competative, but this competative environment is healthy and not stressful, which leads to this district's top performance in many fields. I'd finally like to not that we students are trusted with many freedoms including an open campus and unsupervized free periods for students schedualed with enough instructional hours. ABRHS, keep it up! Read less
Posted by a student on 05/26/08
Kids here are put under a lot of pressure to perform. For me, this comes from the competative nature of my peers more than from teachers of even parents. What I love about this school is that is very welcoming to diversity, and that it doesn't let its lack of reasources impact its ability to do well.
... Read more Every one othe sports teams and clubs that I have participated in have been excellent, and they are all tailored to do well without demanding ridiculous amounts of time form out already full scheduals. This school is also in a very safe community, students have an unparalleled amount of rightsm and the building is new and is the nicest high school I've ever attended. You will be well prepared for college if you attend this school. Read less
Posted by a student on 05/18/08
This school is simply excellent for many reasons. When I first moved to Acton, it was supposed to be temporary, yet after my daughter has began to attend this school, I decided to stay. She participates in cross-country in the fall, and track in the spring. Also, she is on the competitive Indian dancing
... Read more team and STUCO. Every one of these activities have been great, as Acton's lack of healthy funding has led it to become a pioneer of the most effective and efficient use of money in the state. In the clubs, integrity is the primary expectation, and every student is given the drive to excell. My daughter is also in two honors, one AP, and two accelerated classes. Across the board, I have found the teachers and staff supportive, well trained, and willing to go to the ends of the earth to ensure the success of every individual student. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/17/08
Acton-Boxborough is really a miracle school district. I honestly don't understand how it performs to the standards it does; it's per-pupil expenditures are in the bottom quarter of the state, yet of all the high schools that can claim to be the best in Massachusetts, ABRHS has my vote without question.
... Read more Also, the socio--economic climate of the community is very unique. While affluent, the homes here are noticibly smaller than those in the surrounding communities. I think this is significant as it contributes to the wonderful atmosphere of the school; namely, this is not a snob school. Academically, athletically, and in the arts this school really excells. however, that is not even what makes this school so outstanding. Unlike many high schools where the primery concern is to mass educate, Acton-boxborough operates on a core set of values. Every student is accepted more or less unconditionally by peers and teachers allike. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/07/08
Wow. Just wow. This school has really taught my kids to excell. We just moved from Maryland where my children attended public school. I have three in the high school; an athletic boy, a more intellectual girl, and a son in band. Between them, they take almost every level of class offered at the school,
... Read more are on 5 sports teams, and at least half a dozen clubs. Everything about this school from the staff to the diversity to the high standards in all areas of learning couldn't be better. I highly reccomend it. P.S. The building is probably the nicest and most technologically advanced in the state! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/08/07
AB's teachers, guidance counselors and front office staff are truly awesome. They look out foor the kid's best interests and keep us parents informed.
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School Profile for Acton Boxborough Regional High School
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MCAS* Test Scores
Grade Level: 10
Test Year: 2008
Acton Boxborough Regional High School
Acton Boxborough Regional School District
Massachusetts
* In 2007-2008 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
Student enrollment:
1,875
Students per teacher:
15
Full-time teachers:
129
Number of classrooms:
85
Arts
Art
Music
Choral
Fine Arts
Drama
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Speech/Language Pathologists
Vocational Education
Health, Phys Ed
Math
Trigonometry
Advanced Placement
Science, Foreign Language
*The resources listed are programs that the institution is staffed to support. Staffing for a program does not guarantee that it will be offered. This content is provided by the institution and may be incomplete. The institution may offer programs not listed here. Please contact the school directly for additional details.
Advanced Placement
AP classes are college-level classes offered at the high school level. Once a student completes an AP class and passes a final comprehensive examination conducted by the College Board, the student earns college credit for the course. AP classes are specific and not to be confused with other higher-level classes such as honors classes.
Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Acton schools — Acton Boxborough Regional High School is located at 36 Charter Rd, Acton MA 01720. 36 Charter Rd is in the 01720 ZIP code in Acton, MA The school district for Acton Boxborough Regional High School is the Acton Boxborough Regional School District. Acton Boxborough Regional High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9 - 12.
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