GREATER EGLESTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL

Greater Egleston Community High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Boston school district, located in Jamaica Plain, MA with about 105 students offering grade levels from 10th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, Greater Egleston Community High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Greater Egleston Community High School (GECHS) is an alternative pilot high school within the Boston Public Schools district, located in the Jamaica Plain neighborhood. It is specifically designed to support students who have struggled in traditional high school settings, offering a smaller, personalized learning environment that prioritizes academic recovery, social-emotional development, and individualized attention. The school focuses on re-engaging students who may have fallen behind on credits or who require a more flexible pace to earn their diploma.

The school is characterized by its strong emphasis on community and holistic support, often integrating restorative justice practices and close partnerships with local organizations to meet students' diverse needs. By fostering a close-knit culture between faculty and students, Greater Egleston aims to remove barriers to graduation, providing not only rigorous academic pathways but also the mentorship necessary to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves college, vocational training, or career advancement.

For more information, contact Greater Egleston Community High School at (617) 635-6429 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.