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.
Some arts education highlights from Map!
1-3: Our Photography and Art students visited the MFA, where they were led through the contemporary photo exhibit by @mfaboston Photography Curator Anne Havinga.
4: Photography students took a trip to Nelson Memorial Park to capture motion and landscape photography on the beach.
The Map team traveled to San Antonio to attend this year’s @isteconnects and @officialascd conferences! The focus was on how educational technology, including AI, can enhance student learning. Our group represented all content areas and leadership at Map, and we learned a ton about how to leverage these new technologies to support all the great work happening here at Map. Click the link in our bio to learn more about ISTE!
Map was featured on the @commcorp_ma blog! Their YouthWorks initiative is a core component of our Career Exploration program. Through YouthWorks, job shadowing, internships, and dual enrollment at @bridgestateu, Map students can explore different career pathways and build important job readiness skills.
Thank you to Commonwealth Corporation for sharing our story and for providing such an amazing opportunity for our students! Click the link in our bio to read the piece.
#doingHSdifferently
Use the summer to keep making progress toward graduation and beyond! ☀️We’re excited to offer a flexible drop-in summer studio for all current Map students, beginning on Monday, July 7. Note: Transportation is not provided, but please reach out with any questions. See you there! #doingHSdifferently
News
Fall 2025 Enrollment Update
All applications received on or before July 5, 2025 will be included in our next Enrollment Lottery, which will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10 am. The … more
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
