To Learn.
To Lead.
To Serve.
Mission, Vision & Core Values
Mission: Our mission is to provide an outstanding, transformative education to prepare students for success in college, further education and beyond.
Vision: We educate the whole student: mind, body, and character. With the city and world as our classroom, we build a school community rich in rigorous academics and daily experiences of discovery. We continue to support our alumni in realizing their potential after graduation.
We educate the whole student:
mind, body & character.
Codman at a Glance
1st
The first charter high school in Dorchester.
345
Students in K1-12
Average Class Size of 20
High-Quality
Academics
High-Quality Academics
At Codman Academy, we use a curriculum that is standards-based, rigorous, and inquiry-focused, grounded in our identity as an EL Education school. Students engage deeply with topics, learning embedded standards through an intentional and focused study.
The City & World As Our Classroom
The City & World As Our Classroom
At Codman Academy, students are not limited to learning in our 22 classrooms—they also use the city and the world as their classroom through our many partnerships. This includes local neighborhoods, internship sites around the city, summer programs across the country, and postgraduate programs around the globe.
Vibrant
Community
Vibrant Community
Our school community is rich in diversity, reflecting the wide array of backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives that make up our student body. We celebrate this diversity and see it as one of our greatest strengths, fostering an inclusive environment where every student feels valued and empowered.
