MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL

Middle College High is a Title I public high school that is part of the San Bernardino City Unified school district, located in San Bernardino, CA with about 274 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 10 teachers, Middle College High has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Middle College High School (MCHS), located on the campus of San Bernardino Valley College, is a specialized educational program designed for high school students who are ready to pursue college-level coursework early. As an early college high school, it offers students a unique, dual-enrollment environment where they can earn both their high school diploma and transferable college credits simultaneously. The school focuses on creating a seamless transition to higher education, often catering to students who benefit from a smaller, more mature, and academically rigorous setting than a traditional comprehensive high school.

The curriculum at Middle College High is structured to foster independence, self-advocacy, and college readiness. Because students attend classes on a community college campus, they are immersed in a collegiate atmosphere that encourages professional behavior and long-term academic planning. The program is particularly well-regarded for its ability to provide a supportive bridge between secondary education and post-secondary success, helping students reduce the time and cost required to complete their eventual college degrees.

For more information, contact Middle College High at (909) 888-4041 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.