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EVOLVE Academy
EVOLVE Academy, nominated by Barr Foundation, is a high school in Fall River, Massachusetts that describes itself as a public district school serving learners from a primarily urban area.
Location Fall River, Massachusetts
Governance Public district school
Grades High
Students 125
Locale Urban
Director Dr. Janet Schweizer
Demographics
Percentage of students*
7%
English Learners
100%
Free/Reduced Lunch
36%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 13%
American Indian/Alaska Native —
Asian 1%
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander —
Hispanic or Latino 27%
White 46%
2+ Races 13%
Why EVOLVE Academy was nominated
Project-based learning with transformative learning experiences Primary person model Post secondary success planning with students
Student experience design
Evolve Academy is a project-based, competency-based pathway that builds on the individual strengths of students who have disengaged from traditional high school. We empower youth to develop the mindsets and skills to succeed in high school and achieve their goals for post-secondary education and employment. We build a culture of holistic support, promote rigorous, student-centered academics, and facilitate real-world opportunities to learn and serve in the community.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
|
Competency/mastery-based Education |
5+ years
|
|
Mental Health Services |
5+ years
|
|
Project-based Learning |
5+ years
|
|
SEL Integration School-wide |
5+ years
|
|
Student-led Goal Setting |
5+ years
|
All Practices
Advancement On Mastery
Student Advisories
Anti-racist Practices
Assessments For Career Readiness
Assessments For Deeper Learning
Assessments For Social-emotional Skills
Career Prep And Work-based Learning
Co-leadership
Community And Business Partnerships
Family And Community Support Services
Competency Framework
Culturally Responsive Practices
Disaggregated Data On Student Participation
Extended Learning Opportunities
Extended Learning Time
Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles
Hiring For Equity And Inclusion Values
All Courses Designed For Inclusion
Students Earn Industry Credentials
Interdisciplinary
1:1 Mentoring
Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics
Multi-age Classrooms
No Tracked Classes
Multiple Opportunities To Demonstrate Mastery
Peer To Peer Support
Performance Based Assessment
Physical Well Being Services
Place-based Learning
High Quality Instructional Materials
Reallocation Of Resources For Those Most In Need
Restorative Practices
SEL Curriculum
Social Justice Focus
Student-led Conferences
Students Access Their Own Data
Self-paced Learning
Students Develop Projects
Trauma-informed Practices
Tutoring
Universal Design For Learning
key reasons for innovating
Improve student mental health
Models Implemented
Grades K-12
BARR
Date Updated: 4/1/2025
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.