The Collegiate Academy is designed to provide students with a clear advantage upon graduation. 

Mission: To provide a challenging, innovative and engaging learning environment that fosters critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration, while preparing students for post-secondary education and beyond. 

Vision: To prepare for college, career and global leadership through the creation of a vibrant and inclusive community that cultivates positive academic behaviors, skills, and knowledge within a supportive, collegial campus culture.

A Collegiate Academy is a specialized high school program that allows students to earn both a high school diploma and an associate degree (or at least 60 college credit hours) concurrently. This is achieved through a partnership between our district and our local Community College providing students with college-level courses and support services. 

• Offers an accelerated pathway to College for historically underserved students (i.e. low income students, at-risk students, etc.)

• Students can earn required high school credits while earning an Associate’s Degree (AA or AS)

• Students take classes together in a cohort for each year of high school. This allows them to get a head start on College coursework and minimize cost!

Get a Head Start

• Jump-start your college and career journey.

• Earn industry certifications and even an associate degree to step directly into your chosen career field.

• Build confidence with dual credit courses that ease the transition to college.

Save on College

• College credits at a fraction of the cost of four-year schools

• Tuition is free for students who qualify based on family income level (eligible for free and reduced lunch)

• Credits transfer to other colleges and universities

Experience Strong Academic Rigor

• Graduates satisfy the Foundation High School Program (FHSP) requirements and earn an endorsement at the Distinguished Level of Achievement.

• Students satisfy the CCMR (College, Career, and Military Readiness) requirements through the completion of dual credit courses and the TSIA2 assessment.

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Collegiate Academy, Dual Credit & Advanced Placement

Choosing advanced academic opportunities in high school is a personal decision, and MISD provides several strong pathways to meet different student goals. Whether a student is looking for the flexibility of traditional Dual Credit, the structure of the Collegiate Academy, or the challenge of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, each option offers unique benefits. 

The chart below outlines the key differences in enrollment, cost, and outcomes so that students and families can make an informed choice about the pathway that best supports their future plans.