What Fenway High School does

Fenway High School is a public pilot high school within the Boston Public Schools system, founded in 1983 and granted BPS pilot status in 1994. It operates a single campus at 67 Alleghany St, Boston, MA, serving grades 9-12 with lottery-based admissions through the BPS centralized enrollment system. The school runs a tuition-free educational program serving a predominantly low-income, majority-Latino/Black student body (61.5% Latino, 28.9% Black, 76.7% at or below poverty line, 56% from non-English-primary-language homes), with 22.8% of students having documented learning disabilities. Fenway's core offering is a state-designated Early College program delivered in partnership with UMass Boston, Wentworth Institute of Technology, and Roxbury Community College, enabling graduates to earn up to 18 transferable college credits at no cost.

The academic program is built on Coalition of Essential Schools "Principles of Deeper Learning" and operates through a small "house" system (Crossroads, Omega, Phoenix, Fusion) that loops students with teachers over two years. Core academic programs include an interdisciplinary Humanities curriculum, CME Project mathematics, lab sciences, Spanish language, and physical education. Specialized offerings include Fenway Fusion (for students ages 14-22 with Autism Spectrum Disorder), the Ventures senior internship program, dual enrollment with multiple colleges, and a six-week unpaid senior internship requirement. Student life offerings span varsity athletics, an arts program funded through BPS Arts Expansion Initiative, advisory and tutoring programs, and Project Week experiential learning. The technology stack is conventional educational software: Schoology LMS, Aspen SIS, and Naviance for college planning — no proprietary platform or AI capabilities are present.

Fenway's revenue model is structurally that of a public school, not a commercial enterprise. Primary funding flows through BPS budget allocations, with supplemental philanthropic support via The Fenway Fund (a nonprofit foundation) and The Annual Fund covering wraparound services. A minor revenue stream comes from the paid Visitor Program ($150 per person, $125 per person for groups of 5+). The school has 30+ institutional partners across higher education, healthcare, arts, and community organizations, and earned the 2024 Massachusetts DESE School of Recognition and 2025 NSPRA Publications and Digital Media Excellence Award. It is governed by a Board of Trustees including parent and community representatives, with Geoffrey Walker serving as Head of School.

Name

Fenway High School

Legal name

Fenway High School

Website

https://fenwayhs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Fenway High School is a tuition-free BPS pilot high school in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 1983, serving grades 9-12 through lottery admissions and offering a state-designated Early College program that lets students earn up to 18 transferable college credits at no cost via partnerships with UMass Boston, Wentworth, and Roxbury Community College.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Accelerated Learning & Grade Advancement Programs (EDAJAGAE), Youth-to-Adult Bridge & College Readiness (Noncredit) (EDAAAEAK)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Early college program
• High school education
• Dual enrollment
• College preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Boston Public Schools Funding: Primary operational funding comes from Boston Public Schools budget allocation as Fenway is a pilot school within the BPS system.
2. Philanthropic Donations: The Fenway Fund, a nonprofit foundation, receives donations to close the opportunity gap and provide wraparound support including college advising, wellness initiatives, after-school programs, library books, field trips, and scholarships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Fenway High School is a public pilot school within Boston Public Schools that delivers tuition-free Early College high school education to students in grades 9-12. Through state-designated partnerships with UMass Boston and Wentworth Institute of Technology, students earn up to 18 college credits at no cost while completing their high school diploma. The school also operates specialized programs including Fenway Fusion for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, the Ventures senior internship program, dual enrollment with Emmanuel College and Fisher College, and a small house system (Crossroads, Omega, Phoenix, Fusion) for personalized learning.

Product overview

Fenway High School is a Boston Public Schools pilot school offering a unified educational program centered on Early College opportunities. The core academic program includes Humanities, Mathematics (CME Project), Science, Spanish, and Physical Education, delivered through interdisciplinary teaching aligned with Coalition of Essential Schools principles. Specialized programs include Fenway Fusion for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, the Ventures senior internship program, and Dual Enrollment partnerships with Emmanuel College, Fisher College, and Wentworth Institute of Technology. Student life encompasses Athletics (Varsity Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Track), Arts (Dance, Drumming, Media Arts, Theater, Visual Arts), Student Clubs including a Robotics Club (PantherBots), Advisory, Tutoring & Mentoring, and Project Week experiential learning. College readiness is supported through Naviance-powered college counseling and Early College programs enabling students to earn up to 18 college credits at UMass Boston or Wentworth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early College Program A state-designated Early College program where students earn up to 18 college credits while in high school through partnerships with UMass Boston and Wentworth Institute of Technology, at no cost to students. Students can take Health Science or General Studies Pathways (UMass Boston) or Entrepreneurship for Good Pathway (Wentworth), earning 12-30 college credits with BPS-provided transportation to partner campuses.
• Humanities An interdisciplinary four-year course combining Language Arts, Social Studies, music, math, multicultural literature, computer skills, health and art, emphasizing cyclical themes and case study methods.
• Mathematics (CME Project)
• Science
• Spanish Language Program
• Physical Education
• Fenway Fusion (Special Education)
• Ventures Program
• Dual Enrollment
• Athletics Program
• Arts Program
• Student Clubs and Groups
• Advisory Program
• Tutoring & Mentoring
• Project Week
• Student Support Team (SST)
• College Counseling
• Visitor Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Average 15 college credits earned per graduate for free
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

44 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Amphibious AchievementminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAthletic and academic mentorship program for high school students in the greater Boston area.
• Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeaching hospital of Harvard Medical School providing health-related learning opportunities.
• Boston BikesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free bikes to low-income residents and teaches safe bicycling; offers bike education programs.
• Boston Partners in EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnhances academic achievement through focused, individualized in-school volunteer support.
• Boston Private Industry CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit connecting youth with education and employment opportunities aligned with employer needs.
• Boston Public Health CommissionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides health services and programs to support student wellness.
• Boston Scholar AthletesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports academic achievement through athletics by enhancing scholar-athlete experience and improving performance.
• Boston University School of EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGraduate school of education ranked 45th nationally, provides educational partnerships.
• Brandeis UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate research university providing educational and enrichment opportunities.
• Brigham and Women's HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor teaching hospital providing health-related learning experiences.
• College Advising CorpsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides college admissions support and guidance for high-need students.
• Company OneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoston's theatre for social change, provides theater arts programming for students.
• Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides cancer research education and health career exploration opportunities.
• Emmanuel CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Colleges of the Fenway consortium; offers dual enrollment courses.
• Facing History and OurselvesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational educational organization engaging students in examination of racism, prejudice, and antisemitism.
• Fisher CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOffers dual enrollment summer courses for Fenway students.
• Green City GrowersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransforms unused space into urban farms providing food access and education.
• Harvard Graduate School of EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTop school of education within Harvard University, provides educational partnerships.
• Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides public health education and career exploration opportunities.
• Lesley UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCambridge-based university offering education and counseling programs.
• Massachusetts Eye and Ear InfirmaryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialty hospital providing health career education opportunities.
• Mission Hill Youth CollaborativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrassroots coalition promoting well-being of neighborhood youth through collaborative activities.
• Museum of Science of BostoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScience museum partner providing educational experiences and career pathway connections through Fenway's community field coordinator liaison.
• New England Baptist HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier orthopedic hospital providing health career education.
• Northeastern UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate research university in Boston offering educational partnerships.
• Boston Higher Education Resource CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides Passport to College Program focused on first-generation students of color.
• Peer Health ExchangeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrains college students to teach skills-based health curriculum in under-resourced schools.
• Press Pass TVminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransformative Culture Project working with youth to create social power through art.
• Project BreadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCulinary club partnership teaching cooking skills with cultural awareness focus.
• Red Sox FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransforms fan passion into positive community exchange programs.
• Sociedad LatinaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides drumming instruction and youth leadership development for Latino youth.
• Tech Goes HomeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelps BPS parents gain digital skills, hardware, and internet access for 21st century success.
• Tobin Community CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCYF community center offering after-school programs and teen services.
• Tufts University Department of EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides educational partnerships and emphasizes active citizenship and public service.
• uAspireminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnsures young people have financial information for affordable college access.
• Urbanity DanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDance instruction partner providing arts education for 10th graders.
• Wentworth Institute of TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-designated Early College partner offering Entrepreneurship for Good Pathway. Students can earn 12-16 college credits. Students meeting auto-matriculation criteria receive guaranteed $20,000 annual merit scholarship. Located 10-minute walk from Fenway campus.
• University of Massachusetts BostoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-designated Early College partner offering Health Science or General Studies Pathways. Students can earn 12-30 college credits. BPS provides transportation to UMB campus in Dorchester.
• Roxbury Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-designated Early College partner where students take dual enrollment courses.
• The Possible ZonecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer pathways partner connecting students with opportunities. Fenway's community field coordinator serves as liaison.
• Museum of Fine ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts education partner with Fenway liaison (Morgan DesPrez) providing Art Ambassadors program.
• Simmons UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner for career exploration and educational opportunities.
• Harvard MedSciminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth science career pathway partner connecting students with Harvard medical education opportunities.
• OneGoalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClass program supporting post-secondary planning from junior year through first year after high school graduation.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Bard High School Early College: Nationally recognized Early College high school network founded by Bard College; comparable as the canonical U.S. Early College high school model that Fenway's program closely mirrors.

Direct peers

• Codman Academy Charter Public School: Boston-based charter public high school serving a similar low-income, first-generation urban student population with an early college and college-counseling focus, making it directly comparable in mission, model, and geography.
• Boston Collegiate Charter School: Boston charter public middle/high school serving a comparable urban Boston demographic with a college-preparatory focus; comparable in mission, admissions-by-lottery, and BPS-adjacent ecosystem.
• Boston Latin School: Boston's flagship public exam high school; comparable as a selective BPS high school with a strong college-preparatory identity, though with a more traditional academic model.
• MATCH Charter Public High School: Boston charter public high school with a college-prep mission serving a similar Boston urban demographic; closely comparable in scale, public funding model, and emphasis on college outcomes.
• Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers: Boston public high school with a health-career early college focus partnering with local colleges, sharing Fenway's Early College, dual enrollment, and health science pathway architecture.
• University Park Campus School: Boston public pilot high school (now part of Dearborn STEM Academy) operating under BPS pilot school autonomy; directly comparable governance structure and personalization model.
• Another Course to College: Boston public pilot high school focused on college preparation and competency-based assessment; closely comparable as a BPS pilot school with a small, personalized, college-readiness orientation.
• TechBoston Academy: Boston public high school with a STEM/career-pathway focus and similar partnership-driven model; comparable as a BPS secondary school with structured college and career readiness programming.

Others

• BARR Foundation: Boston-area philanthropic foundation that funds education initiatives including BPS school improvement; comparable as an ecosystem funder adjacent to Fenway's donor and partnership ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fenwayhs
• YouTubeyoutube.com/watch?v=n8bjxjSFm9M
• Facebookfacebook.com/FenwayHighSchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/fenwayhs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/fenway-high-school

Compliance1 record

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