At The School of Innovation & Design, we prepare students for life, not just college. Our innovative high school model is designed to foster mastery-based learning, critical thinking, and real-life readiness.
Here, gifted students thrive in an environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, personal growth, and agency.
Wellness is essential to becoming a world-changer and innovator. We believe that without a foundation of physical and mental well-being, thriving is impossible.
Our comprehensive wellness program is designed to support and enhance every aspect of student health, including physical activities, mindfulness, and a nurturing school environment.
We empower students to take charge of their education and lead with purpose. Our programs foster a sense of agency, encouraging students to make decisions, take initiative, and lead projects.
This approach builds confidence and prepares students to be proactive leaders in their communities and beyond.
Our team of expert guides and mentors is dedicated to supporting and inspiring each student. With a wealth of experience and knowledge, they provide personalized guidance and mentorship.
This individualized attention helps students navigate their educational journey, set goals, and achieve their full potential.
Our mastery-based program is designed to prepare high school students for the complexities of the real world. We focus on developing essential life skills such as communication, collaboration, and adaptability.
By emphasizing these skills, we ensure that our high school graduates are ready to succeed in college, careers, and life.
We believe high school should look different. Our mastery-based, interest-driven approach is built for gifted learners who want to stretch themselves, pursue passions, and take charge of their education.
Through Accelerate ASU, MSGA students can:
We’re proud to offer this next-level opportunity as part of our commitment to building a better kind of school—one that prepares gifted learners for the future they’re dreaming of.
At The School of Innovation & Design, students use design thinking to tackle real-world challenges through hands-on, project-based learning.
They brainstorm, prototype, test, and refine ideas while building creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking across subjects.
Read more about our approach and watch our cross-disciplinary curriculum in action.
Read what our Trailblazers have to say about their experience:
Dual enrollment lets high school students take college-level courses and earn college credit before graduating. MSGA partners with Arizona State University through Accelerate ASU, letting students earn college credit, explore majors, and build a stronger college application while still in high school.
A portrait of a graduate is a school’s defined set of outcomes and skills — beyond grades — that it wants every student to leave with, such as critical thinking, communication, or leadership. MSGA’s portrait of a graduate outlines the outcomes its high school program (Adventure Studio, grades 9-12) is built to achieve.
Beyond grades and test scores, colleges and employers increasingly value real-world problem-solving, self-direction, and communication skills. MSGA’s high school combines college-preparatory coursework with personalized four-year planning, academic advisors, and a wellness program covering physical, mental, and social-emotional health.
Rather than advancing by seat time or test averages, mastery-based high school programs require students to demonstrate real understanding before moving forward. MSGA students describe this as more meaningful than “memorization and move on,” with smaller classes and closer teacher relationships than a traditional high school.
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The first month at MSGA has already shown what happens when gifted learners are given room to think deeply, move with purpose, create with confidence, and belong as themselves. Across our studios, students have settled into routines, built community, practiced independence, and begun meaningful work. Some have been designing color-by-number
