Excel High School

Excel High School
95 G Street
South Boston, MA 02127
(617) 635-9870
boston.k12.ma.us/excel

Ligia Noriega, Headmaster

South Boston High School has been restructured into three small, academically rigorous high schools, each with its own career focus. Excel High School, located on the second floor, has a career pathway focus on information technology.

Excel High School is training the future leaders of the world. Along with a solid college preparatory program, students learn how information technology envelops the world. They take courses in MOUS, CISCO systems, and Webmaster design. Successful completion of these courses provides an industry certificate that opens opportunities in the job market. Partnered with the Federal Reserve Bank, Excel High School encourages students to learn how technology is essential today.

As of June 2008, the racial breakdown was as follows: 23.2% Asian, 36.4% Black, 21.1% Hispanic, 18.6% White, 0.5% Multi-Race, Non-Hispanic, and 0.3% Native American. Special education services were provided to 18.3% of students. (From the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education)"

Special features:

• Teachers and administrators who take learning and achievement seriously
• A small, caring community with a focus on technology
• Three small stuctured learning communities in which students study and take classes
• A high standard of academic rigor with an emphasis on college preparation
• Courses in MOUS (Microsoft Office User Specialist), Cisco, and Webmaster: Students who pass the courses receive certificates of completion and, upon graduation, will be prepared to access entry level positions in information technology and/or for post secondary education.
• A variety of after-school activities including MCAS preparatory program, intramural and interscholastic sports, a homework club, a Book it On Down Club, Drama Club, Literary Club, Photography Club, Computer Club, and many more
• Strong partnerships with the Federal Reserve Bank, where students see math information technology at work; and Harvard Graduate School of Education, providing coaches who work with 11th and 12th graders on college and career choices
• Regular exposure to college settings and courses through Northeastern's Connection Program and Harvard's Women in Science Program
• An informative website: boston.k12.ma.us/excel