Schools of Innovation

Current Schools of Innovation
Mannsdale Upper Elementary School (Madison County School District)
Meridian High School
Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science
Mississippi School of the Arts
New Albany Middle School
Pontotoc High School
Richland High School

Current Early College High School Programs
Golden Triangle ECHS
Natchez ECHS
River City ECHS
Jackson Public Schools ECHS

Current Middle College High School Programs
George County Collegiate Academy MCHSP
Harrison County Collegiate Academy MCHSP
Hattiesburg High School MCHSP
Jackson Public Schools MCHSP
Kosciusko High School MCHSP
Laurel High School MCHSP
Petal High School Bridge Program MCHSP
Western Line School District MCHSP
-O’Bannon High School
-Riverside High School

Mission

The mission of Schools of Innovation is to better prepare students for success in life and work by allowing districts flexibility in structure and implementation for requisite success.

Goals

Expand learning choices through innovation

• Enhance learning for all students through innovative instruction
• Implement rigorous standards
• Reduce achievement gaps
• Reduce student remediation post-graduation
• Increase student engagement for all

Exemptions and Waivers

Districts of Innovation and Schools of Innovation can request exemptions from regulatory areas. Section 2 of the District of Innovation legislation allows for certain exemptions and waivers from standard requirements. This added flexibility offers easier implementation of innovative programs, provided the exemptions and waivers do not violate federal regulations and are approved by the State Board of Education. Note that state assessment requirements are not eligible for waivers.

The list of standard waivers for ECHS can be found here.