Map Academy is an alternative charter high school founded on the belief that every student – no matter what their life circumstances – has unique strengths and the ability to succeed. Our students are survivors. Most have been forced to navigate challenges beyond their years. Here, they get the chance they deserve to overcome barriers and re-engage with their education. Map Academy is the alternative these students need to write the next chapter of their story – one that is not defined by challenges, but instead by what it takes to succeed in spite of them. Students leave Map with plans for the future and the skills to achieve them.
We believe:
- There is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all education.
- School should not ignore the realities in students’ lives that may hold them back from academic progress.
- All students can succeed with the right resources and support, even those who have struggled in the past.
- Diversity and inclusion are the power that drives innovation and are critical elements of our community.
- Learning does not start and stop when bells ring.
- All students can achieve at high levels and should be held to high standards.
- School is about learning, exploring, and achieving, not ranking, complying, and competing.
The Education Disruption Podcast
Featuring Map community voices, created to tell the story of how high school can be done differently.
The Education Disruption Website
An archive of multimedia student and staff stories, used to document our journey as a school community and share the knowledge we're gaining along the way.
Map is hiring! We need innovative educators, social workers, and engagement specialists motivated to work with students who have been failed by traditional systems. Learn how you can join us in #doingHSdifferently at the link in our bio!
Are you looking to disrupt the status quo in education so all learners have the opportunity to succeed? Map Academy is hiring!
We’re an alternative charter high school designed to help disconnected youth reengage, earn a diploma, and graduate prepared to achieve their goals. We’re looking for innovative, creative educators who are motivated to do high school differently.
Explore available positions at the link in our bio! #doingHSdifferently
Shout out to our superstar staff for everything they do to make our graduation ceremonies happen—we couldn’t do it without them! ⭐
To help break the burnout cycle, we…
⭐ Value progress over perfection
⭐ Prioritize open team communication and collaboration
⭐ Focus on natural consequences for students (instead of policing their behavior)
⭐ Center the wellbeing of both learners and staff
Sound like a good fit? We’re on the lookout for innovative teachers, social workers, and engagement specialists to join our team! Learn more about career opportunities at the link in our bio.
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News
Enrollment Update – Fall 2025 Application Window is Open
Map Academy is accepting new student applications for Fall 2025! Visit themapacademy.org/join-us/application to apply. All applications received by February 18, 2025 will be included in the Enrollment Lottery for Fall 2025, which … more
Fall 2024 Enrollment Update
Map Academy is currently fully enrolled. Our latest lottery was held on October 15, 2024. This lottery established a waitlist which we will work our way through over the next … more
August 2024 Enrollment Update
At this time, Map Academy is fully enrolled for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. All applications received on or before Monday, October 14, 2024 will be included in our next … more
Update: Summer EBT Program for 2024
We are excited to announce the launch of the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (S-EBT) program for Summer 2024! Approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, this program provides $120 per … more
