5 At A Glance 5 Design

Design

The new Arlington High School as seen from Mass. Ave.

The future all-new construction building is the best combination of cost-effectiveness, educational design, and construction timeline. With minimal anticipated disruption to the school (modular classrooms will not be needed), the first building opened to students in February 2022.

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Design features:

  • traditional exterior look and feel
  • central spine with four distinct wings
  • fully accessible community spaces
  • distinct entrances to preschool and district administration offices
  • sustainability inherent part of design
  • majority of front green preserved 

Educational Vision:

  • 21st century learning: upgraded science labs, improved classroom layouts, new Discourse Lab
  • Collaborative hands-on learning: enlarged makerspaces, central Library/Media Center
  • Award-winning arts program: updated Auditorium, larger art, band and chorus rooms, upgraded Black Box theater
  • Health and well-being: larger gym with walking track, enhanced outdoor learning areas and courtyards, improved athletic fields

Cost

The project budget for the new school is $290.4M.

Construction Timeline & Student Impact

Site work started Spring 2020 and phased construction started Fall 2020. The STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Mathematics) and Performing Arts wings opened February 2022 and complete occupancy is anticipated in February 2025. Six months of additional site work will follow construction. Minimal disruption to students during construction is a high priority of the project.

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Upcoming Events

Recent News

Welcome Back Students!

As the new school year gets underway, the following resources will help students, parents and community members access the high school during Phase 3 construction.

Arlington is victim of cybercrime

A Message from Jeff Thielman, Chair of the AHS Building Committee  Arlington Town Manager Jim Feeney announced today that the Town of Arlington and the AHS Building Project were recently victims of cybercrime. I would like to thank Mr. Feeney and the Town for their...

Phase 3 Schedule Update

Phase 3 construction of the new high school is currently underway. This phase includes construction of the Athletic wing with a 16,000 square foot gymnasium and two alternate Physical Education spaces, a Black Box theater for performing arts classes and an outdoor...

Virtual Tour of Phase 2 Spaces

Phase 2 of the new high school opened to students in November 2023. Principal Matthew Janger gives a virtual tour of the Phase 2 spaces including the Student Center, Library, Cafeteria, Forum Stairs and Humanities wing. AHS Phase 2 Virtual Tour - January 2024 from...

Phase 2 is Open!

The new Humanities wing and Student Center opened on November 8. Additional parts of Phase 2 include the district administration offices and Menotomy Preschool (which will open to students in early 2024). Communication: Press Release Superintendent's Update Message...

Blog: Phase 3 Preview

Phase 3 construction of the new high school began immediately after the opening of Phase 2 and is anticipated to be complete by February 2025. During this last phase of construction, the athletics wing, outdoor amphitheater, and black box theater will be built. Read...

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