The Winchester ABC program offers scholars a dormitory life, within walking distance to downtown Winchester and Winchester High School.
Winchester, MA
Winchester is a suburban community of approximately 21,000 people. Situated just 9 miles north of Boston (or a quick, 17-minute train ride away), a global education hub with over 100 colleges and universities, including Harvard University and MIT. The community strongly supports its schools and evaluates them continually for excellence. Average income is among the highest in the state, with a large portion of the adult population employed in business and professional careers.
Winchester High
The new $160M Winchester High School boasts state of the art facilities and athletic fields. It is a public, comprehensive four-year school, serving approximately 1,430 students, and is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Winchester High School was named as a School of Recognition in 2018 by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Winchester High School is ranked better performing than 95% of high schools statewide and has a 96% graduation rate amongst its students.
Host Families
Host Families are an important link between the ABC scholars and our local community. Each host family is assigned to an ABC scholar for the scholar’s 4 years in Winchester. Every Sunday and one full weekend each month, the host family welcomes their scholar into their family’s life and home. They provide the ABC scholars with individual attention and support in a family setting, as well as new experiences and opportunities. These family ties not only provide a resource to the scholars while they are away from their homes, but often continue long after scholars graduate from the program.
Winchester ABC Residence
Scholars who participate in Winchester ABC live in the ABC house in Winchester center, within walking distance of Winchester High School. The house is supervised by several adults on staff, including 2 Resident Directors, a Resident Academic Coordinator, resident chef, tutors, and college coaches. The Resident Directors are in charge of daily activities and overall program success. The Resident Academic Coordinator provides tutoring, study hour supervision, academic oversight and support, and shares in the overall supervision of the house.