Pilot Schools use their autonomy to design and implement organizational structures that support effective instruction and nurturing school cultures. Pilot Schools incorporate many school practices that have been linked with a positive school climate and/or student outcomes, including smaller class sizes, longer instructional periods, longer school days, more time for teacher collaboration, and more time for teacher professional development.

On average, Pilot high schools have smaller class sizes than BPS high schools and an average teacher:student ratio of 1:14. In addition, Pilot student-teacher loads are low, enabling greater teacher support of individual students. Teachers see an average of 64 students per day in core academic classes, advisory, and electives. The following table shows characteristics at the high school level.

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