Lyon High School

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.