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Access to a strong education is only one facet of Winchester A Better Chance.

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“Winchester ABC shaped my life, it allowed me to find out just how good I could be."

— Keith, ABC graduate

Our Impact

A Better Chance of Winchester (ABC) is one of 21 community school programs (CSP) of A Better Chance, a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase the number of well-educated young people of color who are capable of assuming positions of responsibility and leadership in American society. Winchester ABC seeks to carry out these goals through the facilities of our public high school and the extensive support of the Winchester community.

In 1971, Winchester ABC’s program welcomed its first male scholars. Since then, over 100 scholars have successfully graduated from Winchester High School and gone on to receive advanced degrees from top institutions in higher education.

ACADEMICS

96% graduation rate Winchester High School.

New $160M Winchester High School boasts state of the art facilities and athletic fields.

Winchester High School is ranked as performing better than 95% of high schools statewide. 

BROTHERHOOD

Winchester’s ABC Alumni describe their experience as one that creates life long bonds of brotherhood and connection.

Scholars who participate in Winchester ABC live together in the ABC house in Winchester center, within walking distance of Winchester High School.

COMMUNITY

The Winchester Community is just 9 miles north of Boston, a global education hub.

Winchester’s scholars are afforded unique opportunities through networks with our community members.

Our Program

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Our Scholars Program

Our program allows scholars to attend Winchester High School while living in a dedicated and supervised ABC home in Winchester center.

Our program is fully funded by generous donations from our supportive community, so that scholars may attend without a financial burden.

Beyond the educational and dormitory-style privileges that scholars have access to, past scholars have also taken advantage of internships and summer programming opportunities.

 

Opportunities to Engage

Volunteers give their time, support, energy and expertise to administer the program and meet the academic, social, and financial needs of the scholars. Come join us!

Winchester A Better Chance awarded $250,000 grant over 10 years from the Cummings Foundation. Thank you to the Cummings Foundation for your generous support of our students.

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