TechBoston Upper Academy opened in September 2002 and serves over 350 students, chosen by random lottery, in grades 9 through 12. TechBoston Lower Academy opened in September 2009 and serves our 6th through 9th grade students- It is located at the former Wilson Middle School in Dorchester.
What makes TBA different?
- Student support systems
- Use of technology as a bridge for learning
- Small class sizes
- Superior faculty
- Personal relationships
Recognition and Awards
- Presenter, Annual State-of-the-Research Conference of the Achievement Gap Initiative at Harvard University, 2008, 2009
- Top 5 Schools in Boston for Latino Students, UMass Gaston Report, 2007
- America’s Best High Schools-Bronze Medal, US News and World Report, 2007
- Nominee Model Secondary School, United States Dept. of Education, 2006
- MTV Featured School, MTV, 2006
- Innovative High School Case Study, Dell, 2005
- Gates Foundation Innovative High School, Gates Foundation & ERS, 2005
- Eye on Education Featured School, Eye on Education, 2004
- Nominee of Compass Award, DOE, 2003
- City Excellence Award, City of Boston, 2003
- Model Secondary School Award, Gates Foundation, 2002
