Each of these sequences is challenging and prepares students well, as can be seen by the number of students continuing with higher education. There are Advanced placement English, History, French, Spanish, Latin, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Calculus AB and BC, Studio Art, and Music Theory courses. SAT scores in 1997 showed a mean of 564 in verbal and 587 in math. In addition to the strong academic program, there are very successful programs in music and art. Instrumental music includes stage band, jazz band, wind ensemble, and orchestra.
Vocal music includes several girls' choruses, a boys' chorus, and two select ensembles.
Students from both vocal and instrumental music programs represent the school at the district and state levels. Each year the school has the largest area representation in these ensembles, and groups have been selected for special honors on numerous occasions. Art students regularly excel in the distinguished Boston Globe Art Competition. The school philosophy identifies the sense of community as a priority, and efforts are made to involve the students in planning events at the school. The staff and administration are committed to broad involvement in decision making, and open parent meetings are held during the evening hours so that opportunities for parental input are maximized.