LYON UPPER 9-12

Lyon Upper 9-12 is a Title I public high school that is part of the Boston school district, located in Brighton, MA with about 124 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 17 teachers, Lyon Upper 9-12 has a student/teacher ratio of about 7:1. 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.

The Mary Lyon Upper School, located at 95 Beechcroft Street in Brighton, Massachusetts, is a public school serving students in grades 9 through 12 as part of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) district. It is widely recognized for its inclusive educational model, which integrates students with and without disabilities into the same classrooms. This approach emphasizes a supportive, community-oriented environment that prioritizes social-emotional learning alongside academic rigor, ensuring that students of all ability levels receive personalized attention.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to "Universal Design for Learning," a framework aimed at creating flexible learning environments that accommodate individual learning styles. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between students, families, and staff, the Mary Lyon Upper School focuses on preparing its graduates for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education or entering the workforce. Its location in the Brighton neighborhood serves as a key educational hub for the community, maintaining the BPS commitment to providing equitable and diverse learning opportunities for all city students.

For more information, contact Lyon Upper 9-12 at (617) 635-8351 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.