Learners who attend Prisma are prepared with all the prerequisite skills to be successful in any rigorous academic program. They also graduate with a unique portfolio of projects in all subjects, service learning experiences, and authentic writing assignments. They complete a year-long capstone, an internship, and have the opportunity to tackle dual enrollment, AP, and advanced/honors coursework. Portfolios and projects are becoming increasingly recognized as essential in developing a standout college application.
Learners who have graduated from Prisma Middle School have been accepted to competitive private high schools and accelerated programs such as Cooke Young Scholars. In the words of one parent whose child was accepted to a competitive program after Prisma: “I firmly believe that her time at Prisma made that possible. The application questions were big open-ended things that she knew just how to digest, research, and respond to, and that gave her a real leg up. Plus, all the cool hands-on, photo-worthy projects she had completed made her application stand out from the crowd!”
Prisma High School graduated its first class of seniors in 2025. (100% of Prisma seniors applying to university were accepted to more than one, including a top 75 university and at least one of their top 3 schools of choice!) All high schoolers graduate with an official diploma and accredited transcript that meets, and often exceeds, university entrance requirements. Our innovative LaunchPad program prepares learners for the next stage of their lives through a rigorous college & career exploration process, preparation for tests like the SAT & ACT, an essay writing enrichment, and individualized college application support. Learners also have the opportunity to participate in accelerated options like Merit Scholars, Impact Fellows, the Duke of Edinburgh program, AP, and dual enrollment. Mentor coaches provide personalized letters of recommendation and advice. We also support learners in designing a capstone project, completing an outside internship, and writing a dynamite college essay.