Main Street Scholars has redefined education. The unprecedented events of 2020 taught us it’s no longer enough to think out of the box—there is no more box—and we need to let students learn for their futures instead of adhering to the models of our past. It is time for a renaissance for young minds.

Using a liberal arts framework, we prepare students to draw upon a multitude of resources, think critically, and reach sound conclusions as they navigate their schoolwork and the rapidly changing world beyond.

We embrace values and evolution as we meet students where they are—academically, emotionally, developmentally, and logistically—and help them get where they want to be, with individual programs that provide a rigorous curriculum while allowing them to learn and develop in their individual ways.

Our high school is built on a traditional college model. Rather than adhering to a strict schedule of classes based on birth year, we look to the goals of the students/families and the academic requirements necessary to meet them. We then build a team around each student to design a specific curriculum, and help the students choose classes that will fulfill their learning goals. Students have a voice in the number of classes they take each semester, and are able to include high-interest classes at every step.

In examining their own goals, our students discover the real value of their education, engage more deeply, and put in the effort to do well—and they want their time and work to count more.