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Open High School was established in 1972 as an alternative public high school within Richmond Public Schools. Our main focus is to offer a community-based education in a small, personal setting. Over 95% of our students go on to institutes of higher education after completing high school at Open. Students accepted to Open High School work towards an Advanced Studies Diploma. All are encouraged to take both Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment classes, and a number earn the distinction of Early College Scholars. Students are also offered a unique Thursday Elective schedule that provides leadership experiences and varied opportunities to take classes on our campus and at various locations around the city. In addition to providing academic rigor, we encourage students to become part of the world around them. Students are encouraged to lead –both within the school and in the community at large. Our student government is centered on student representation, participation and the importance of each individual voice. Students organize and implement annual community service events that include all members of our student and staff population. Additionally, all students are required to complete a minimum of 80 hours of community service--many of our students complete far more than this minimum requirement. If you are interested in Open High School, please see our application under the Information tab above. Applications for the 2010-2011 school year will be reviewed in March 2010.
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