1. James Espinoza Principal Middle College High School, SBCUSD
@ San Bernardino Valley College
James Espinoza
Principal

2. School Features Middle College dual enrollment HS in the SBCUSD
SBVC partnership
Opened in 2001
New site in 2014
Full-time HS & part-time college coursework concurrently grades 9-12
288 students

3. School Demographics Serves 2nd poorest city in nation
Highest crime rate in CA
90% minority; 78% Hispanic; 10% African-American
88.5% free or reduced lunch
80-90% first generation college
Class size 25:1

4. Student Life VAPA/LOTE A-G req. met at college
2 or more approved college classes per semester
Peer support, progress monitoring and college preparation
Family environment

5. Program Distinctions Weekly collaboration between MCHS and SBVC
Comprehensive accountability and support by MCHS and SBVC
PD focus on AVID and Progress Monitoring
10-Year Education Plans
ACT College and Career Transition Award, 2017
AVID Nat. School of Distinction, 2017

6. MCHS Graduation Results
Class of 2016
100% graduation rate
100% met “A-G” req.
100% 4-year college acceptance
52 college credits average earned per student
Over $14,800 per student in grants and scholarships
25% earned an AA
Class of 2017
38% on track for AA w/most earning IGETC certification

7. MCHS SBAC Results
2015 CAASP/SBAC results ranked SBVC #9 in the state (of 1,999 public HS’s)
Only Top Ten HS whose students were mid-range targeted (70%) upon entry (GPA and test scores)

8. College Dual Enrollment Results
115/220 MCHS students invited to college honors luncheon for earning 3.5 or above with 6 or more units
2015 SBVC WASC commendation for College-HS partnership
Attrition for academic cause is very low

9. Brian Santacruz, 1st Generation College Class of 2016
“I think the hardest part of my early teen years was recognizing that my decisions had consequences. When I came to MCHS, it gave me the opportunity to feel valued, and part of a big family. MCHS gave me a Future that I never thought was possible. As a peer, I am now teaching other 1st generation freshman at Cal State university, San Bernardino how to succeed in college.”

10. Omar Hernandez, Class of 2017
“I feel that Middle College High School has helped me develop the knowledge and attitude needed to succeed in both higher education and in life. The supportive yet firm presence of Middle College provides a stable foundation that encourages and equips us to not only meet expectations, but surpass them.”

11. Dual Enrollment Goals Closing the achievement gap
Increasing college enrollment, college graduation and professional certifications
Supporting pathways

12. Early College & Middle College
Dual Enrollment
Early College & Middle College
High Schools
Partnership with colleges or universities
Combination of high school & college classes
Focus on traditionally underrepresented students
Small enrollments
These collaborative agreements and programs can be found in many states across the country.
Most Middle Colleges are located on and integrated into the community college environment, the MCHS merges high school and community college curricula and experience in a fashion that significantly enhances academic success and provides students with an empowering and viable path to improve their lives. The target population are those students under-represented at 4-year institutions of higher education, first in family to attend college and social-economically disadvantaged. High school students attend classes at a community college and earn credit toward a high school diploma while having the opportunity to concurrently take college courses and to receive more intensive counseling and administrative attention.

13. Middle College High Schools
Target population:
students under-represented in 4-year colleges or universities
first in family to attend college
economically disadvantaged

14. Resources
A Guide to Launching and Expanding Dual Enrollment Programs for Historically Underserved Students in California
Jobs for the Future: Early College Designs
Middle College National Consortium

15. California Department of Education
Resources
California Department of Education
Early College High School
Middle College High School
Dual and Concurrent Enrollment Strategies

16. Contact CDE Consultants
Carolyn Hamilton, High School Innovations and Initiatives Office
Juan Delgado, High School Innovations and Initiatives Office
Wendi McCaskill, School Fiscal Services Division
Sandi Ridge, Charter Schools Division