The Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education
New Mission High School, Boston (Title I Distinguished School)
On April 5, 2018, after my swearing-in ceremony, Governor Baker joined me in recognizing 12 Commendation Schools for narrowing achievement gaps or high achievement. One of these schools was New Mission High School located in the Hyde Park section of Boston. New Mission High School was recognized as a National Title I Distinguished School for excellence in serving special populations of students (students with special needs, economically disadvantaged, and English language learners).
In 2017 New Mission High School was one of three schools that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education selected to participate in a study of high-performing urban high schools. The report, "2017 Lessons Learned in Massachusetts High School Turnaround: A Resource for High School Leaders," looks at how high schools have used School Redesign Grants (SRGs) and other supports to catalyze improvement.
Enclosed is a page from the ESEA Network website summarizing some key features that led to New Mission High School being recognized as a National Title I Distinguished School, and the key findings from the 2017 report on lessons learned in Massachusetts high school turnaround. At the Board meeting on May 22, Superintendent Tommy Chang and Principal Naia Wilson will make a presentation about the school and respond to your questions.