A bold new approach to high school learning
Felix Levitt Lab
Felix is the first public school of its kind in Massachusetts located on a college campus—Lasell University in Newton. The Levitt Lab has teamed up with ASU Prep to redesign school for today’s learners. This program combines personalized, tech-enabled rigor with collaborative discovery and discussion.
Felix Levitt Lab is a school for curious and critical thinkers who want to take control of their education and collaborate to solve real-world problems. It blends world-class academics with bold new ways of learning. Students attend classes on campus four days per week and complete one day of coursework remotely from anywhere. This flexible 4+1 experience includes online coursework, Socratic-style discussions, in-depth explorations and hands-on projects.
Students develop mastery through deep understanding and real-world application, gaining the confidence to navigate complex challenges.
With access to tuition-free dual enrollment through ASU concurrent college courses, graduates leave prepared for college, careers and life.
Felix is more than a name. It is a promise that this school will be a fortunate place to land and a fruitful place to grow, perfect for New England students ready to take ownership of their learning and shape what comes next.
Beyond academics, the school is built on close community connections. Felix intentionally refers to teachers as “Guides” to highlight their role in facilitating learning and supporting student discovery. Guides know each student as an individual, providing personalized support and helping them discover their interests, strengths and passions while exploring new possibilities they haven’t yet considered.
“We’ve reimagined what high school can be. This is more than a program; it’s a revolution in learning.”
– Steve Levitt, renowned economist, Freakonomics co-author and Founder of The Levitt Lab
How We Learn
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Personalized, interactive learning through your laptop.
Purpose: develop mastery of core principles.
Student Benefits:
Foundational knowledge required for lifelong learning
Self-discipline
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Entertaining, active demonstrations of mysterious phenomena.
Purpose: To solicit wonder in students and ignite their desire to learn
Student Benefits:
Revelations about how the world works
Curiosity
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IDE’s are student-led productions—art, media, presentations, etc.
Purpose: To exhibit students’ deep understanding across topics.
Student Benefits:
Practice at creating new content for the world
Creativity
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Socratic discussions of difficult issues facing society.
Purpose: To teach students to develop and respectfully defend their points of view.
Student Benefits:
Critical thinking on complex issues
Confidence & compassion
Who Thrives Here?
Felix Levitt Lab is a rigorous, hybrid, dual enrollment high school for the thinkers, creators and changemakers. Felix students are ready to take charge of their education and see school as a place to grow and explore. They want more exploration, more connection and more meaning in their education.
Felix Levitt Lab students are:
Curious and Inquisitive: They love to learn, ask big questions and feel bored in traditional schools. They seek deeper intellectual engagement.
Driven and Self-Motivated: They’re eager to take ownership of their learning, moving at their own pace to dive into topics that excite them.
Collaborative and Open-Minded: They value diverse perspectives, embrace respectful discourse and see differing viewpoints as opportunities for growth and understanding.
Creative and Bold: They think outside the box, connect ideas in innovative ways and are unafraid to explore the unknown.
