Middle College at APSU Earns Prestigious 2023 National Blue Ribbon School!

April 7, 2024

Middle College at Austin Peay State University has been recognized as a 2023 National Blue Ribbon School! The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes schools based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Every year, the U. S. Department of Education seeks out and celebrates great American schools, schools demonstrating that all students can achieve to high levels. For context, out of approximately 1,700 public schools in the state of Tennessee, this year only 6 schools received this honor: 4 elementaries, 1 middle school, and Middle College at APSU was the only high school awarded. Nationally, 313 schools out of approximately 90,000 public schools were recognized, which is approximately 0.35% of schools both statewide and nationally.

The coveted National Blue Ribbon School award affirms the hard work of students, educators, families, and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging and engaging content. The National Blue Ribbon School flag gracing an entry or flying overhead is a widely recognized symbol of exemplary teaching and learning.

Congratulations to the students, faculty, staff, and administration at Middle College at APSU on this outstanding achievement, and we appreciate Austin Peay State University for our strong partnership!!

Middle College at Austin Peay State University was created to engage students who find it difficult to connect or become engaged in traditional high school programs. Working in collaboration with Austin Peay State University, Middle College students pursue post-secondary goals through an instructional program that is based on a rigorous and relevant curriculum, while building strong relationships to foster the students' own resiliency.

POTENTIAL APPLICANTS

Learn more about the experience of Middle College. Browse our brochure (pdf). 

VISION 

 The Middle College at Austin Peay State University’s vision is for all students to graduate with an attainable, well-structured plan for their post-secondary goals.

OPERATING PRINCIPLES

INTEGRITY: Demonstrate strong moral character through honest and ethical behavior

ACCOUNTABILITY: Own our choices and our consequences

COMMITMENT: Persevere in challenging circumstances always giving our best

GROWTH: Set measurable goals that reflect not only success but failure as a learning opportunity

EQUALS MIDDLE COLLEGE EXCELLENCE!