Roxbury Latin School, Private high school in West Roxbury, Massachusetts, US
Roxbury Latin School is a private boys' high school in West Roxbury that focuses on college preparation. The institution maintains small classes with around 12 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 6 to 1.
The school was founded in 1645 by Puritan missionary John Eliot and started as a single-room schoolhouse at Dudley Square. It continued operating through the American Revolution and has remained in existence ever since.
The school teaches classical subjects like Latin and Greek alongside modern languages, emphasizing deep reading and thinking skills. This approach shapes how students here understand the world around them.
The campus is located on Saint Theresa Avenue and is accessible by local transportation. Visitors should contact the school in advance to arrange tours or attend scheduled events.
The school motto is "Mortui Vivos Docent," which means the dead teach the living. This Latin saying reflects how the school connects students to the wisdom of ancient thinkers and texts.
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