Founded in 1993 and located on the Boston University campus, the academy is geared toward college preparatory work.

As part of its integration with the university, students are able to take college courses for credit their junior and senior years.

Peter Schweich was its first headmaster, and served in that role until 1999, when he was succeeded by interim head of school Dr. Jennifer Bond Hickman.

[9] On November 14, 2014, Provost Jean Morrison announced the appointment of Dr. Ari Betof to replace Berkman effective July 1, 2015.

[11] Dr. White served as interim head of school until Christos J. Kolovos began his tenure in the summer of 2020.