Academics / Program

Graduate from a CMS Middle College High School program and save up to $30,000 in college tuition. Students graduate from high school and earn an associate degree, up to two years of transferable college credit, and/or industrial/technical certification from Central Piedmont College FREE OF CHARGE!

What is the impact of a Merancas Middle College High School education?

Students say that small class sizes and close relationships with their high school teachers and college instructors help them become critical thinkers and truly understand how to become college and career-ready. That is what is important in an ever-changing world. In a recent survey of student engagement, Merancas students indicated that they believe they can succeed in achieving academic outcomes and have a strong social connection between teachers and students within and beyond the classroom. Key factors that create our connected school culture at Merancas Middle College High School.

All of these points lead to an improved community, both in our school and the neighboring community. Individualized learning at Merancas creates engaged learners who care about improving outcomes near and afar.

Career	30	Access to different career and technical pathways designed to help you get a head start on a great career
College or Career Credit	100%	All students graduate with either transferable college credit, an associate degree, or a Career/Industry certification
Service	3,000 plus	Volunteer hours are completed each year
Endorsement	84.3%	of Merancas graduates earn a state high school endorsement Career College College/UNC NC Scholar CMS Scholar Global Language Arts
Success	92%	of students who earned dual enrollment credit in high school attended college after high school, and most earned a certificate or degree within five years
Scholarships	More than 2 million	dollars in scholarships are earned each year by graduating Merancas seniors.
College Exposure	100%	Students experience college classes in a safe and supportive environment.

Merancas at a Glance

30 programs – Access to CPCC career and technical pathways designed to help you get a head start on a great career or earn a certificate before graduating high school.

17:1 – student-to-faculty ratio

Academic Average

PSAT – 1030 Average

ACT – 21.9 Composite Score

AP – 60.3% pass with score of 3–5

100 seats per grade level

Facts About Middle College

GRADE 13

An additional 5th year is offered to all eligible middle college students to ensure completion of an associate degree.

FACT #1: SCHOOL OF RECORD

The Middle College high school becomes each student’s CMS school of record.

FACT #2: LOCATION

All middle college high schools are located on CPCC campuses.

FACT #3: TRANSPORTATION

Transportation is provided by CATS at no cost to students. Students will receive a bus pass each month.

FACT #4: CALENDAR

The Middle College high school follows the CPCC calendar and will differ from the CMS traditional school calendar.

FACT #5: CLASSES

All high school classes are Honors or AP level.

CPCC classes are weighted as AP credit on CMS HS transcript.

FACT #6: CPCC

Students have access to all CPCC amenities.

Must maintain a 2.0 GPA in their CPCC classes.