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CityLab Innovation High School
CityLab Innovation High School, nominated by an anonymous organization, is a high school in Revere, Massachusetts, that describes itself as a public district school serving learners from a primarily urban area.
Location Revere, Massachusetts
Governance Public District School
Grades High
Students 128
Locale Urban
Principal Stacey Mulligan
Demographics
Percentage of students*
22%
English Learners
100%
Free/Reduced Lunch
13%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native —
Asian 2%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander —
Hispanic or Latino 73%
White 21%
2+ Races —
Why CityLab Innovation High School was nominated
CityLab Innovation High School in Revere, MA is now in its second year of existence as an Innovation School. CityLab is a conversion of SeaCoast High School, which was previously the traditional alternative high school in Revere Public Schools. CityLab's mission is to reimagine the high school experience by utilizing the city as a lab for learning. They leverage partnerships in the community to create opportunities for their students to find passions and viable options for their postsecondary endeavors. CityLab students have access to high-quality early college and career pathways, and are expected to earn 15-30 college credits in addition to earning their high school diplomas.
Student experience design
CityLab aims to reimagine the high school experience by utilizing the city as a lab for learning. This bold new model of learning seeks to ignite students’ passions, equip them with the skills and competencies necessary to navigate a complex, technology-driven world, and support students to find their purpose and passions. Together, in partnership with the community, we aspire to empower the next generation of young innovators in Revere, who will impact their communities and the world through art, design and technology. Through access to high-quality early college and career pathways, CityLab students will design their own pathways to economic mobility in Massachusetts’ economy. At CityLab, instruction is student centered by affirming students’ identities and engaging their curiosity. We prioritize rigorous inquiry-based learning, where students engage in collaborative discussions which incorporate reflection, feedback, and revisions. They take risks, pose questions, and answer them using evidence to support their claims. Teachers guide students’ creative and critical reasoning to build independent thinkers with a deep understanding of course material.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
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Career Advising & Support |
3-4 years
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College Advising & Support |
3-4 years
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Competency/mastery-based Education |
5+ years
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Early College High School |
1-2 years
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Industry-aligned Learning Pathways |
3-4 years
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All Practices
AI For Learning Materials
AI For Teacher Productivity
Assessments For Deeper Learning
Blended Learning
Community And Workforce Partnerships
Family And Community Support Services
Culturally Responsive Practices
Disaggregated Data On Student Participation
Grading Policies Focus On Mastery
Higher Education Partnerships
All Courses Designed For Inclusion
Internships
Individual Learner Profiles
Individual Learning Paths
Mental Health Services
1:1 Mentoring
Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics
No Tracked Classes
Project-based Learning
Performance Based Assessment
Restorative Practices
SEL Curriculum
Service Learning
Student-led Conferences
Students Access Their Own Data
Student-led Goal Setting
Students Develop Projects
Youth Employment Programs
Career Prep
key reasons for innovating
Demonstrate what’s possible for other schools
Improve school culture
Increase student agency
Date Updated: 4/1/2026
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.