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.
Our photography students are practicing capturing still life photos, using different inanimate objects and light to create depth and mood 📸 #doingHSdifferently #arteducation
Our school profile has been updated on the new and improved Canopy Project data portal! This exciting project helps build knowledge of innovative learning environments, sharing information about them in a publicly available database. We are so honored to be featured! Click the link in our bio to see more. #doingHSdifferently
To all our amazing teachers: Thank you for giving your best to our students every day! Our school community is so grateful for all that you do 💙 #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher
Want to make an impact at an alternative school? Join our team! Staff at Map understand that the typical high school model doesn`t work for many students, and that helping these students get their diplomas means #doingHSdifferently. Check out the link in our bio to learn more!
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
