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Board renews Washington Middle College charter for five years
Summary
Trustees approved a five‑year renewal of Washington Middle College High School’s charter after staff review and a public hearing; students and teachers testified in support of the school’s dual‑enrollment model.
The Washington Unified School District board voted unanimously on April 10 to renew the charter for Washington Middle College High School for a five‑year term.
District staff and legal counsel reviewed the renewal petition and told trustees the charter met the state’s renewal eligibility standards as a middle‑performing charter school; staff recommended approval. During the public hearing, students and parents described the school’s dual‑enrollment model and credited its small size, tutoring supports and college partnerships for strong outcomes.
Student Anna Maxwell, a junior, told the board that the program made college feel achievable and credited the school with changing her outlook on higher education. Teacher David Marks and other staff detailed the academy’s academic supports, including office hours, tutoring and partnerships with Sacramento City College.
Vote: The board conducted a roll‑call vote and approved the five‑year renewal. Trustees thanked staff, parents and students for their testimony and took a photo to mark the renewal.
Why it matters: Washington Middle College provides an alternate pathway with dual‑enrollment opportunities that the board and community said supports first‑generation college attendance and strong academic outcomes.
