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CATS Academy Boston · U.S.

High School Diploma. Your pathway to success.

A North American academic qualification, typically earned over four years from Grade 9 to Grade 12. Designed around each student’s study needs, and built to put them on the pathway to university.

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The pathway

Grade 9 is the preferred door. Last entry is Grade 12.

13+

Grade 8

Middle school

14+

Grade 9

Freshman

15+

Grade 10

Sophomore

16+

Grade 11

Junior

17+

Grade 12

Senior

17+

Postgraduate

One year after the diploma

Grades
9–12
Start
Sept or Jan*
Class size
14
Hours / week
22

*Grade 12 starts in September only.

The qualification

A diploma U.S. universities already know how to read.

Awarded upon High School graduation. To graduate from CATS Academy Boston, students need to have studied the following — or the equivalent.

Core areas of study

  • 4 years of English Literature courses
  • 4 years of Mathematics courses
  • Up to 4 years of ESL (English as a Second Language) for non-native speakers
  • 3 years of World Languages (for native speakers of English)
  • 3 years of Science courses
  • 3 years of Social Sciences / History (including one year of U.S. History)
  • 1 year of Art and/or Technology courses
The Class of 2026 in graduation gowns

Electives

Choose your courses based on your ability.

Alongside the core, students select electives from a wide range of subjects — including Advanced Placement. Teachers and counselors sit the choices with the university file in mind.

College Prep

Standard-level courses suitable for most students, and needed to obtain the diploma. Expect 20–30 minutes of homework each night per course.

Honors

For higher-ability students. Greater depth, a faster pace. Expect 30–40 minutes of homework each night per elective. You must qualify.

Advanced Placement (AP)

College-level courses that prepare students for College Board exams — advanced placement or credit toward a college degree. Expect 60 minutes of homework each night per elective. You must qualify.

CATS Academy Boston earned its place on the 2024 and 2025 Advanced Placement Program (AP) School Honor Roll — 174 passing scores in the year that put the school on the 2025 roll. 93 students sat 18 different AP courses.

Laura
Laura, Spain · University of Toronto · AP Biology, Calculus, Literature, Chemistry
Dima
Dima, Ukraine · University of Pennsylvania · AP Calculus, Economics, Statistics, U.S. History, Literature, World History
Johnny
Johnny, Vietnam · Boston University · AP Statistics, Calculus, Microeconomics

Course offerings

What is actually on the timetable.

AP, Honors, College Prep and ESL. Offerings are subject to change and run depending on student interest.

Visual Arts

  • Drawing
  • Illustration
  • Painting
  • Advanced Painting
  • Comics
  • Sculpture
  • Printmaking
  • Graphic Design
  • Portfolio Preparation
  • Fashion Design
  • Advanced Fashion
  • Costume Design
  • Cinema Studies

Math

  • AP Calculus AB
  • AP Calculus BC
  • AP Statistics
  • AP Pre-Calculus
  • Calculus Honors
  • Statistics Honors
  • Introduction to Abstract Mathematical Thought Honors
  • Multivariable Calculus Honors
  • Algebra II Honors
  • Algebra II
  • Pre-Calculus
  • Integrated Mathematics I
  • Integrated Mathematics II
  • Introduction to Statistics

Social Science

  • AP Economics
  • AP United States History
  • AP World History
  • World History Honors
  • World History: Global Conflicts Honors
  • United States History Survey Honors
  • Legal Concepts Honors
  • World History
  • United States History
  • World History: Global Conflicts
  • Introduction to Philosophy
  • Psychology
  • Legal Concepts & Practices
  • Macroeconomics
  • Microeconomics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Foundations of Business
  • Business Ethics

Science

  • AP Biology
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Physics: Electricity and Magnetism
  • AP Environmental Science
  • Biology Honors
  • Chemistry Honors
  • Physics Honors
  • Biology
  • Climate Change: Future of Planet Earth Honors
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Marine Biology & Oceanography

World Languages

  • AP French Language and Culture
  • AP Spanish Literature and Culture
  • AP Spanish Language and Culture
  • French Level 1–4
  • Spanish Level 1–4
  • Mandarin Chinese

Performing Arts

  • Guitar
  • Piano
  • Percussion
  • Music Ensemble
  • Music Technology and Production
  • Acting
  • Advanced Acting
  • Theater
  • Dance

English Literature

  • AP Language and Composition
  • AP Literature & Composition
  • Literature 1: Society and the Individual
  • Literature 2: Journeys
  • Literature 3: Independence
  • Literature 4: Critical Lenses
  • English Skills
  • Creative Writing
  • Science Fiction
  • World Mythology

Technology

  • AP Computer Science
  • 2D/3D Design and Fabrication
  • Introduction to Programming
  • Electronics
  • Advanced Digital Electronics
  • Data Discoveries
  • AI Foundations
  • Robotics

English as a Second Language

  • English Conversation
  • English Grammar
  • Academic English
  • Academic Writing and Research

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