KLS students' success in college admissions can be attributed to several factors:
Student Quality and Preparation: KLS attracts talented students and fosters their development. Our mastery-based learning approach prepares students for rigorous coursework and standardized
tests without sole focus on assessments. Students demonstrate academic mastery through college dual enrollment credits, Schoolhouse.world certifications, and strong standardized test scores.
Academic Flexibility and Challenge: KLS offers various outlets for academic challenge, including dual enrollment, standardized tests (AP/SAT/ACT), subject mastery testing, and faculty support for applied learning. Schoolhouse.world certifications, recognized by prestigious universities, serves as a primary method for demonstrating math mastery at KLS. Twenty colleges (and growing)–including University of Chicago, MIT, Yale, Brown, Columbia and CalTech–consider Schoolhouse.world in their admissions process.
Authentic Extracurricular Engagement: KLS provides flexibility, space, and support for students to pursue authentic interests. Many students engage in advanced activities typically reserved
for college students, such as teaching classes to their peers, launching businesses, producing plays, creating courses at Khan Academy, and participating in internships. This is facilitated
by students often completing core high school work early, allowing time for meaningful extracurricular pursuits.
This is possible because many of our students finish the core of their high school work early. The school then provides time, space and support during the school day for students to
pursue these interests. In contrast, many traditional schools have rigid schedules and predetermined academic trajectories that limit students’ ability to engage in meaningful
activities beyond the standard curriculum. This flexible structure allows KLS students to explore and develop their passions while still in high school, giving them a head start on college
and real-world experiences.
Personalized College Admissions Support: With a small graduating class of 15-20 students, KLS offers substantial support in the college admissions process. Students benefit from counseling by a dedicated expert counselor and the school's leadership, who know them well.
School Recognition: Despite its size and age, KLS is well-known and respected among admissions officers. This is due to college outreach efforts, connections to Khan Academy and Schoolhouse.world, and the school's thought leadership in education.