Summary
Passport Academy Charter School is seeking approval to move its alternative high school program for students aged 16 to 21 into a former medical office at 1835 Forbes Avenue. While school leaders highlighted small class sizes and career-readiness partnerships, a nearby resident warned that the surrounding streets suffer from drug activity and homelessness that could jeopardize student safety.
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Last discussed Jun 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
Private acquisition and operational funding through charter school revenues and foundation grants, with no direct municipal capital expenditure.
At-risk high school students aged 16 to 21 seeking flexible credit recovery and career-readiness programs in the region.
Nearby property owners who contend that the school's location exposes vulnerable youth to high-crime street conditions.
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Committee on Hearings and Policy — June 15, 2026
Passport Academy Charter School is seeking approval to move its alternative high school program for students aged 16 to 21 into a former medical office at 1835 Forbes Avenue. While school leaders highlighted small class sizes and career-readiness partnerships, a nearby resident warned that the surrounding streets suffer from drug activity and homelessness that could jeopardize student safety.
Mayor Corey O'Connor's Public Schedule Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Published on October 28, 2026 10:00 AM Weekly Scheduling Meeting 11:00 AM Visiting Brookline Meals on Wheels 2:30 PM Passport Academy Groundbreaking  5:30 PM City Hall Haunted Crawl, free and open to...
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