MCHS Enrollment

The application window to apply to MCHS has CLOSED

The application window was from Friday, February 14, 2025, through Friday, March 14, 2025.

Questions can be emailed to middlecollege@sbcusd.com or by calling 909-888-4041 during office hours

MCHS office hours | Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Application Process and Selective Lottery

Thank you for your interest in Middle College High School

MCHS is a school that uses an application and selective lottery admission process, which means that admission is not guaranteed. We recommend considering MCHS as a backup option alongside your student's home high school and exploring the other excellent programs available within our District. For detailed information about the District's high schools' various programs and opportunities, please visit the District's Linked Learning Academies/Pathways page.

MCHS is neither a charter, private, or credit recovery school, and students do not graduate early. Priority is not given to siblings, family members, and/or the students of District employees. Admission to MCHS is determined by the merit of each applicant.

Application and Qualification Review:

Students must apply online and applications are screened based on eligibility criteria - see eligibility criteria under the MCHS Eligibility Tab below
The application can be found under the MCHS Application for 2025-2026 tab below - the application window is now CLOSED
Eligibility criteria include factors like proof of address, grades, test scores, and attendance - see eligibility criteria under the MCHS Eligibility Tab below
Qualified 10th and 11th-grade applicants are accepted based on availability - There is no lottery for these grade levels
Qualified 9th-grade applicants are then entered into one of two selective lotteries based on GPA

Selective Lottery:

Only 60 students are accepted for 9th grade through the selective lottery based on the GPA of the applicant.
Qualified 10th and 11th-grade applicants are accepted based on availability - There is no lottery for these grade levels.

MCHS Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements for Middle College High School

Please note, that MCHS follows the goals and standards of the national model for middle college high schools

Residency: The applicant must live within the SBCUSD boundaries. Proof of Address is required when applying.
What grade levels can apply: Incoming 9th, 10th, and 11th grade.
9th Grade Enrollment: Limited to 60 students, see GPA requirement below.
9th Grade Waitlist: The lottery determines the order in which students are placed on the waitlist.
10th and 11th Grade Enrollment: Accepted based on availability - there is no lottery for these grade levels.

Academic Requirements (for all grade levels):

State Test Scores: A three-year trend review.
- Minimum Score of TWO (2) in English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics is required.
- A score of THREE (3) in mathematics is highly recommended.
Grade Point Average (GPA):
- 80% (48 students) of accepted students have GPAs between 1.89 and 3.49
- 20% (12 students) have GPAs of 3.50 or higher

Behavioral Requirements (for all grade levels):

Attendance: The applicant's attendance record is reviewed. The applicant has to have at least a 92% attendance rate.
Discipline: The applicant's discipline record is reviewed. The applicant can't have no more than one suspension and office/teacher referrals are also reviewed.

MCHS Application for 2025-2026

The application window to apply to MCHS has CLOSED.

The application window was from Friday, February 14, 2025, through Friday, March 14, 2025.

A Google Email is required to apply - Click HERE to create a Google Account
It is highly recommended that a laptop or desktop be used to fill out the application
Upload the required documentation to your computer before filling out the application - See Chart Below
The application is in three sections:
- Section A: Basic Student Information - to be filled out by a Parent/Guardian
- Section B: Submission of Documents - Proof of Address and any other required documents - See Chart Below
  - Questions can be emailed to middlecollege@sbcusd.com or by calling 909-888-4041 | Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Section C: Student Essay Questions - to be filled out by the Student
- Applications must be filled out completely with up-to-date information and include the required documents
Please read all directions while filling out the application

Thank you for considering MCHS, and we wish you luck with your students' future educational plans.

Required Documents

Documentos Requeridos

MCHS Parent Informational Meeting for 2025-2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who can apply to MCHS?

A: Current, 8th, 9th, and 10th graders, living within the San Bernardino City Unified School District boundaries, can apply to MCHS. Click the "MCHS Eligibility" tab for more information.

Q: Does MCHS offer transportation?

A: District transportation (yellow school bus) is NOT offered at MCHS. Students can use city bus (OmniTrans) passes, upon request, or their SBVC ID cards once college classes start each semester.

Q: Does my student receive priority if they have a sibling or family member who attended or graduated from MCHS, or if I am a District employee?

A: We do not give priority to siblings, family members, or the students of District employees. Admission to MCHS is determined by the merit of each applicant.

Q: Is MCHS a private school?

A: MCHS is a part of the SBCUSD and is neither a charter, private, or credit recovery school, and students do not graduate early.

Q: Will my student graduate with an Associate of Arts (AA) degree and a high school diploma from MCHS?

A: Students at MCHS can work toward an AA degree while learning to navigate the college system. On average, graduates earn one and a half to two years of college credits.

Q: Does MCHS have sports?

A: MCHS does not offer its own sports programs; however, students may participate in athletics at their home high school with the permission of the MCHS principal. To be CIF compliant, students must attend at least one class at their home high school, typically during zero or seventh period. It is important to note that MCHS students are not allowed to miss classes at MCHS or SBVC for sports practices or games. Contact us at middlecollege@sbcusd.com for further questions.

Q: Are there college fees while attending MCHS?

A: The District pays all college fees which include textbooks.

Q: Does MCHS follow the "traditional" District calendar?

A: MCHS follows the SBVC calendar. We do our best to communicate with parents, via ParentSquare and handouts, ahead of non-school days.

Q: What is a "selective" lottery?

A: MCHS uses a lottery to select students, but it's a "selective" lottery. This means that applications are reviewed first, and only those who meet the requirements are entered into the lottery pool.

Q: How will I be notified if my student will be placed in the lottery?

A: You will receive a letter via US mail with the lottery information.

Q: How will I be notified if my student has been accepted/waitlisted?

A: You will receive a letter via US mail.

Q: How do I accept my student's spot if they are accepted?

A: You will receive a letter with instructions to confirm your student's enrollment via a Google Form. If you do not respond by the deadline, your student’s name will be moved to the bottom of the waitlist.

Q: How does the waitlist work?

A: Students are placed on a waitlist based on their lottery number. If a spot opens, we will call you three times using the contact information from your application. If we cannot reach you, the spot will go to the next student, and your student will move to the end of the waitlist.

Questions can also be sent via email to middlecollege@sbcusd.com, and we will respond as soon as possible.

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