Antioch High School

To develop a more personalized education for students, Antioch High School was redesigned from one large traditional high school with over 2,000 students to four small learning communities (SLC) of 500 students. The SLC model, also known as Linked-Learning, allowed students to develop positive and meaningful relationships with their classmates and teachers through focused Learning Academies. The four academies are Engineering Design for a Green Environment (EDGE), Environmental Studies (Eco Cats), Leadership Education Advocacy Development (LEAD), and Media Technology. This approach introduced students to their career pathway of choice and integrated it into their college prep academic sequence of courses.

Facility improvements included a new library/administration building, enhanced sports facilities including a pool and locker rooms, a revamped stadium with synthetic turf and track, an expanded cafeteria, and classrooms equipped with cutting-edge technology and flexible furniture for interactive learning. The classroom modernization was part of a new Linked Learning approach to the curriculum focusing on four specialized academies, including Engineering & Design, Leadership & Public Service, Media/Tech, and Environmental Science. Classrooms were modernized with new technology and furniture that promoted active student participation and collaboration.

The campus improvements were carefully planned and phased over time to allow for the construction to happen while the campus was occupied and to maintain security and safety.