The Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to race-neutral admissions criteria at three Boston high schools aimed at increasing diversity among students, citing changes in admission policies. The challenge came after a 2023 decision striking down affirmative action, leading schools to consider other factors like zip codes and socioeconomics for diversifying student bodies. In Boston, revised admissions criteria allocated seats based on GPA and zip codes, resulting in increased diversity. A lawsuit was filed against the Boston School Committee, but courts upheld the racially neutral criteria as constitutional. While the Supreme Court’s decision not to hear the case was criticized by some, the Boston School Committee argued that the temporary policy was implemented due to the pandemic and ended before the affirmative action ruling. The Court has recently been asked to intervene in disputes over admissions policies at other prestigious institutions, including Thomas Jefferson High School and West Point. Despite the challenges, schools are grappling with how to achieve diversity while complying with the Supreme Court’s rulings. The issue of race in admissions continues to be a contentious topic in education.
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