Worcester, Massachusetts

Education

Colleges and universities

The city is known for its numerous institutions of higher learning, including:

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• Assumption College (founded 1904)
• Becker College, formerly Becker Junior College (1887)
• Central New England Colleges (1977, closed 1989)
• Central New England College of Technology (1938 - 1989)
• Worcester Junior College (1905-merged with Becker College, 1989)
• Clark University (1887)
• College of the Holy Cross (1843)
• Oread Institute (1849, closed 1881)
• Quinsigamond Community College (1963)
• University of Massachusetts Medical School (1970)
• Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) (1865)
• Worcester State College (1874)

Many of these institutions participate in the Colleges of Worcester Consortium. This independent non-profit collegiate association operates and facilitates cooperation among the colleges and universities, for example, through its inter-college shuttle bus and student cross registration. The consortium includes all academic institutions in Worcester County, whether within or outside the city boundaries. Members not listed above include Anna Maria College, Atlantic Union College, Nichols College, and Tufts Veterinary School.

Related Topics:
Colleges of Worcester Consortium - Worcester County - Anna Maria College - Atlantic Union College - Nichols College - Tufts Veterinary School

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Professional schools

• Bancroft School of Massage Therapy (1950)

Preparatory schools

Worcester Academy and Bancroft School, two well-known preparatory schools, are located in Worcester. Bancroft School was founded in 1901 and is a K through 12 private school. It is located on Shore Drive, across the road from Indian Lake.

Related Topics:
Worcester Academy - Preparatory schools - 1901 - Indian Lake

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Saint John's High School is also located within the metropolitan area.

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St. Peter-Marian Jr./Sr. Central Catholic High School, Holy Name and Notre Dame are Catholic high schools located in the city.

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The Highland Military Academy opened in 1856 but is now closed.

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Public high schools

The City of Worcester has five public high schools: Doherty Memorial High School, Burncoat High School, North High School, South High Community School, and Worcester Vocational High School. Doherty is the best of the five in terms of graduation rate and success of graduates. They have a program in engineering mechanics which is conducted at a highly advanced level; students are introduced to stress analysis, statics, dynamics, vectors and calculus in the tenth grade.

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The Massachusetts Academy of Mathematics and Science, a public magnet school for science and mathematics founded in 1992, is affiliated with and located near the campus of WPI.

Related Topics:
Massachusetts Academy of Mathematics and Science - Magnet school - 1992 - WPI

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