1. Where am I going to High School?
What are my options??
What kind of school do I want to go to for the next FOUR years?

2. Public Schools Public schools are assigned to you by your DISTRICT.
This means that depending on where you live in the city of Worcester, you are assigned to one of the 4 public schools.
The 4 public schools are:
North High South High
Burncoat Doherty
If you are a high school junior or senior, you may be eligible to take courses free at
area colleges. Assumption College, Becker College, Clark University, College of the Holy
Cross, Quinsigamond Community College, MCPHS, and Worcester State College have
opened courses to WPS students.
Dual Enrollment lets students earn high school credit for college courses.

3. What district am I in??
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These 2 links show the quadrant map and street lists of Worcester and how each individual address is placed into a particular district

4. North High School

5. North
Home of the polar bears! Colors are Black and Orange. North High is a brand new $90 million facility!
Allied Health Program: CNA program, CPR certification, First Aid Certification, Health Sciences Academy
School of Social Systems and Justice
School of Technology and Business
Today’s Students Tomorrow’s Teachers
College Partnerships with local colleges (Holy Cross, WSU, MCPHS, QCC: courses/credits)
ROTC
All sports
Various clubs
About 1,300 students

6. South

7. South South High Colonels! Colors are Red and White.
New construction on $185 million facility to begin in 2019! It will be big enough to include 3 new vocational charters! Automotive/diesel technology, culinary arts, and education.
South currently has an automotive track that begins Junior Year (not a full charter as of yet)
ROTC
All sports
Various clubs
About 1,400 students

8. Burncoat

9. Burncoat Home of the Patriots! Colors are green and white.
Burncoat has an arts Magnet Program that students can apply for. You do not have to be in the district to apply. (Apply at PIC. It is like attending a school within a school.)
ROTC
All sports
Various clubs
About 1,100 students

10. Doherty

11. Doherty Home of the Highlanders! Colors are Burgundy and Gold.
Doherty has an Engineering and Technology Program that has a full Vocational Charter. This means you fill out a separate application and it is like attending a school within a school at Doherty with a strict Engineering focus. You do not have to be in the Doherty district to apply.
After the South High Construction is complete, Doherty will be next (it will probably be after you graduate)
All sports
Various clubs
About 1,500 students

12. Innovation Schools (Public)
UPCS and Claremont Academy
Extremely small districts (Main South)
Small class sizes
Lottery to be accepted (apply at PIC, find out if you are in the district there or at the school itself)
Partner with Clark University
to take college courses while in
HS and continue on at Clark upon
graduation.

13. Private Schools
Private schools are tuition based schools (you must pay to attend).
Some schools are DAY schools (you attend during the day) and some are BOARDING schools (you have the option to live on campus for an additional rate $$$)
These schools can be EXTREMELY expensive
They offer financial aid and scholarships to help reduce costs
There is a test you must take to get accepted (SSAT-we offer it here a couple Saturdays in fall and winter)
Private schools are not OBLIGATED to follow IEP’s, they are not federally funded (they are not regulated by the Department of Education)

14. The Bancroft School

15. Bancroft Day School (no boarding option) Tuition is $38,000 annually
Application is required ($ & deadline!)
SSAT is required, Student and parent visit, letters of recommendation
Performing arts and visual arts, many clubs & activities
All sports (?football)
450 students in grades K-12
About 13 students per class!
Very rigorous college preparatory curriculum

16. Worcester Academy

17. Worcester Academy
Day School and Boarding Option Available
Tuition for Day school is $36, 582 annually
If you choose to BOARD at the school your annual tuition will be
5-DAY BOARDERS $53, DAY BOARDERS $64,417
Application is required ($ & deadline!), campus tour and interview to follow
SSAT is required, along with letters of recommendation
Performing arts and visual arts
17 Sports and 58 clubs
605 students in grades K-12
About 13 students per class!
Very rigorous college preparatory curriculum

18. Parochial Schools Tuition based (you must pay to attend)
They do offer financial aid
Most schools require a fall entrance or placement exam (some may be an interview)
You must register and accept your seat BEFORE you are eligible to apply for aid
Religion is a requirement (classes and masses) while you attend (not a prerequisite)
They are NOT OBLIGATED to follow IEP’s (they do not receive federal funds and are not regulated by the Department of Education)
They are uniform schools

19. Holy Name

20. Holy Name Annual Tuition is $8,700 Placement exam in fall and spring
Scholarships are available (adopt a student program, $1,000 for a 90% or above on placement exam) and additional $ available from school after Financial aid from district
571 students
All sports
Various clubs and activities
Blue and White..Napoleons (Naps)

21. St. Peter-Marian

22. St. Peter-Marian Tuition for 9th grade $9665
Placement exams in fall and winter
Scholarships are available (adopt a student)
Approx 450 students in the HS
All sports
Various clubs and activities
Purple and white..Guardians

23. St. Mary’s

24. St. Mary’s Annual tuition $6500
They offer Seven Hills students $2,000 in aid annually in addition to financial aid
No placement exam, application required
Principal interview (we will transport)
Very small school and class sizes, about 15 students per class
Dual enrollment available in Jr. and Sr. Year with Assumption college (college courses and credits available)
Various sports
Clubs and activities offered and if you have an interest and want to start one you have the ability
Colors are Red and White..Eagles

25. Notre Dame Academy

26. Notre Dame Academy All Girls Preparatory School
Annual tuition is $14,350
300 students (9:1 student teacher ratio)
Scholarships and financial aid is available
Entrance exam, personal essay, and letters of recommendation are required
Sports, various clubs and activities
Big/Little sister program
Colors are Green and gold…Rebels

27. St. John’s

28. St. Johns HS All Boys preparatory High School in Shrewsbury
Annual Tuition is $14,050
894 students
Scholarships and financial aid are available
Entrance exam, application, recommendations required
Strong Engineering and Robotics Program
All sports, various clubs and activities
Colors are Red and White…Pioneers

29. Vocational/Technical Schools
Application process to get into Public schools (no tuition, but may have fees depending on the tools you need to purchase) “Schools that work”: Students participate in both academics and choose a trade to focus on throughout their 4 years of study Graduate with a certification(s) in their technical area May choose to go on to college or work upon graduation Students usually participate in a co-op in senior year (work program, earning credits for working in the field)

30. Worcester Technical High School

31. Worcester Tech New $93 million facility
Tour, application (acceptances over April break)
22 Technical areas to choose from
Public services offered (restaurant, banking, automotive, salon, veterinary, print shop, pre-school) Student run services with teacher guidance
1,400 students
All sports, various clubs and activities
Special Education
Colors are blue and white…Eagles