Excel Academy Expands: Innovative Design for Boston High School

Excel Academy, a charter school in Boston, recently expanded its offerings to include grades 9-12. To accommodate this expansion, Studio G Architects designed and developed a new 55,000 square foot building in East Boston. Situated on a 1.8-acre plot of land, the building is designed to serve approximately 650 students in the high school grades.

The new facility features a two-story classroom wing equipped with state-of-the-art science labs. Additionally, it includes a spacious cafeteria and a gymnasium for physical education and sports activities. One of the highlights of the design is an outdoor courtyard at the rear of the building, which provides a connection to the East Boston Greenway.

The location of the new high school is in a tight urban site, adjacent to the Bremen Street Park, the East Boston Public Library, and the elevated Mass Pike/Route 1A. The classrooms face Bremen Street and Day Square, while the gym, cafeteria, and courtyard overlook the Greenway and the highway. This strategic placement ensures a harmonious blend of education, recreation, and accessibility for the students.

The design of the high school has garnered significant support from the community. With its modern and functional layout, the facility is not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional for the students' educational needs. The community's positive response to the project further reinforces the value and importance of providing quality education in a well-designed environment.

Excel Academy's new high school building opened its doors to students in July 2016. With its well-equipped classrooms, science labs, cafeteria, gymnasium, and outdoor courtyard, the facility is poised to provide an enriching and inspiring educational experience for the students in grades 9-12. This expansion marks an exciting milestone for Excel Academy, as it continues to make a positive impact on the education landscape in Boston.

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