Compass Academy

✵ “The support that I have received from teachers and staff throughout the three years I have attended Compass have made me a better student and person. I truly appreciate everything Compass has done for me and I am very thankful to have made the decision to go here my freshman year.” - Compass Graduate

✵ “Compass has been a safe space for me to learn and grow as a person.” - Current Student

✵ “At Compass, the focus is on learning for learning's sake and letting the students' interests guide them to topics and ways of understanding things that make sense to them as individuals. While my daughter still has preferred and less than preferred subjects, she is so much more engaged with not only the learning material, but her teachers and peers as well. Being in a smaller, quieter building has also given her a sense of belonging and support that I think all teens need, especially in this day and age.” - Parent of a Compass Graduate

✵ “Compass was a great opportunity for me. I got to take more of a leadership role, to pursue all sorts of cool projects I would never have done otherwise, and feel like part of a community.” - Compass Graduate

✵ “Compass Academy's approach and atmosphere has provided a way to harness my daughter’s creativity and direct it into meaningful work that I am confident is preparing her for college and doing so in a way that doesn't crush her under pressure to fit the mold of traditional education. The tight-knit culture of trust and accountability at Compass would be nearly impossible to emulate within a larger setting like a traditional high school.” - Current Parent

✵ “My experience as a Compass student has been wonderful. I came to Compass after dropping out of high school with no plans to ever attend school again. Going to Compass wasn't initially my first choice but I'm forever grateful that I made this choice. At Compass, I found the motivation to graduate with my class through the safe and encouraging environment they provided. I felt supported by my teachers and encouraged by the curriculum. Classes were taught in a way where I could learn each step and therefore gain a complete understanding of the topics. I learned invaluable lessons that will no doubt benefit me in the future. My life was really dark, but Compass gave me hope.” - Compass Graduate

✵ “Attending Compass has made me realize that I am capable of more than I think.” - Current Student

✵ “I chose to attend Compass because I like that it's a smaller environment with less people. I also chose it because of how flexible everything is- there’s a lot of options. I just think overall I’ll do better here both socially and academically.” - Current Student

✵ “I've grown so much as a person and I've met so many awesome people that have helped me become who I am. I've discovered new passions and had so much fun here and I can say that I'm so glad that I attended Compass.” - Compass Graduate

✵ “Attending Compass has allowed me to pursue academic interests of mine in ways that the main high schools could not offer. In addition, it has better prepared me for life in college due to its individualized and multi-disciplinary framework.” - Current Student

✵ “Attending Compass has impacted me in so many ways. Compass became more than just a school to me. It became a place where I felt comfortable, supported and understood. One of the biggest ways it has impacted me is in my confidence. I've always been more quiet and reserved, but being in a smaller environment where people actually take the time to get to know you made it easier for me to open up. The relationships I built here mean everything to me. The connections with teachers especially made such a difference. Compass also changed the way I view school. It made learning feel more personal and meaningful instead of something I just had to get through. It gave me a place where I could grow, not just academically, but as a person. Overall, Compass helped me become more comfortable with who I am. It gave me a sense of belonging that I didn't always have before, and that's something I'll carry with me long after I leave.” - Compass Graduate