McKinney ISD officials will launch a collegiate academy in the 2026-27 school year, which will give participating students the opportunity to graduate with both a high school diploma and an associate degree.

Information on the program was presented at a Sept. 15 school board meeting . The program will be offered in partnership with Collin College .

“Through our partnership with Collin College, we are excited to announce the Collegiate Academy of McKinney, set to launch in the 2026–27 school year,” McKinney ISD Superintendent Shawn Pratt said in an emailed statement. “This innovative program will give our students an outstanding opportunity to graduate with a high school diploma and an associate degree.”

The specifics

A collegiate academy is a specialized high school program that e

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