Finding the right school for your child isn’t easy. Metro Boston offers families a host of school offerings — both public and private — for their middle- and high school-aged boys. When choosing a school, it’s important to understand your son’s unique needs and goals, and the opportunities available at each institution.
One of the benefits of private school is academic rigor. For families seeking a distinctive experience, BC High offers students a one-of-a-kind education. We pair our challenging academic curriculum, hands-on college counseling support, and extensive co-curriculars with Jesuit values of service, integrity, and intellectual curiosity to shape tomorrow’s leaders.
Why Choose Private School in Boston?
Public schools face certain limitations. They must teach a state-sanctioned curriculum, and class sizes tend to be larger than private schools’. Additionally, the quality of classroom discussion and instruction can vary widely, even within a given school.
BC High offers boys an academically challenging environment that also focuses on formation. Rooted in the Jesuit tradition, BC High prepares students to grow into adults who lead with compassion, integrity, and justice.
Academic Excellence and Faculty Support
BC High’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for success in college and in life. With an average student-to-teacher ratio of 13:1, students receive hands-on academic support.
Resources and Opportunities Beyond the Classroom
Often private education offers students more opportunities. Whether through sports, the arts, research opportunities, or service trips, private schools use their resources to provide their students with a robust education.
The Jesuit Difference at BC High
Every private school is different, and finding the right one for your son involves considering how a school’s academic program, co-curricular opportunities, values, and mission align with your son’s needs and interests.
At BC High, students are encouraged to flourish across all dimensions of their lives while learning to embody the Jesuit values that will guide them into lives of purpose, leadership, and service.
This unique, faith-driven approach sets BC High apart from other academically challenging schools in the Boston area.
Values and Character Development
Our educational model is grounded in the Jesuit tradition of cura personalis—care of the whole person. BC High students benefit not only from a rigorous curriculum, but also from foundational Jesuit values:
- Intellectual competence
- Compassion
- Service
- Leadership
- Integrity
Service and Leadership Opportunities
BC High students are given unique opportunities to develop their leadership skills and serve their communities. The Michael D. White Center for Emerging Leaders supports students enrolled in courses with a leadership designation through specific instruction around developing leadership capabilities and identifying the critical pillars of strong leadership.
Students also have numerous service opportunities, whether locally or globally. Service trips provide students with an opportunity to serve and support people around the world. Likewise, students can serve the local community through a variety of programs, such as the Cardenal Project, through which students help immigrants prepare for USCIS citizenship interviews.
Brotherhood and Community Life
BC High students form close bonds, for life. The “BC High Brotherhood” gives young men a group of peers, shaped by the same Jesuit values. They’ll carry these friends with them throughout their lives and careers.
Our House System connects students of different grade-levels. From their first day on campus, our house system, co-curricular activities, and athletic teams help students forge strong connections beyond the classroom.
Student Life and Co-curriculars
With over 100 co-curricular activities, students can pursue their passions—or develop new ones. Our co-curricular offerings span from athletic teams, to arts programs, intramural teams, to clubs. Our Centers for Human Excellence give students a way to make an impact, by connecting what they learn in the classroom with real-world experiences.
A Lifelong Network of Brotherhood
Empirical research shows that boys learn best when they’re connected to the adults and students around them. Our unique house system helps forge this connection by creating smaller communities within the school. These smaller advisory groups create spaces where students can be known deeply, build strong friendships, and connect with students across different grade levels.
Academic and College Preparation Advantages
BC High offers a rich academic setting that encourages curiosity and critical thinking. Students are challenged to think deeply, develop logical arguments, and pursue academic interests through research opportunities.
Moreover, we provide students with robust, effective college preparation services. For families considering private education, BC High demonstrates how a supportive, high-expectation environment can offer students a clear advantage in preparing for college and beyond.
Individualized Academic Support
Our expert faculty provide individualized mentorship, helping students navigate complex coursework to discover their strengths. Additionally, our Academic Resource Center helps students develop time management strategies and study skills that will serve them in high school and beyond.
College Counseling and Outcomes
Every year, BC High students matriculate to top colleges and universities nationwide. We offer students hands-on support to guide them through the college application process. Our post-secondary seminar during junior and senior years walks students through every step of the college admissions process, ensuring their applications are strong, memorable, and unique.
How to Choose the Right High School for Your Child
Choosing a middle or high school is a big decision. For families weighing which Metro Boston school could best support their child, make sure to consider all the angles. The right match for your son should consider academic goals, family values, and community life. At BC High, we prepare young men not just for college—but for life.
Academic Fit and Goals
Every student is different. When choosing a school, understand your son’s goals and the environments in which he flourishes. Some students benefit from schools offering greater attention and academic rigor, challenging them academically while providing the support they need to succeed.
Community and Student Belonging
The teenage years are critical for boys. Consider what kind of school community will give your son a sense of belonging. During these developmental stages, finding a school that makes your child feel supported and confident is especially crucial.
Family Values and Faith
An education can be strictly academic, or it can instill lifelong values that shape a child’s character, future, and sense of purpose. When considering schools for your son, it’s important to find a school whose mission aligns with your family’s values and hopes for their future.
Experience BC High for Yourself
BC High is unique among Metro Boston’s private schools. Our rigorous curriculum and Jesuit grounding ensures students graduate with both thoughtful, well-formed intellect and a strong character. Our all-boys learning environment gives young men the space to discover their interests, focus, and build lifelong friendships that will follow them throughout their lives.
Come experience BC High in-person. Plan a visit or attend one of our open houses to learn more about how a Jesuit education can shape your son’s future.
