Metro Early College High School is proud to be recognized as a 2025-26 Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School, putting us among a select group of high schools across the U.S. to receive this honor for a commitment to increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in career-connected learning.
Through our PLTW Computer Science, Biomedical Science, and Engineering programs, Metro is helping students develop transferable skills needed to succeed in an evolving future.
"This is a great honor and a true testament to the work our teachers do every day to prepare students for life beyond graduation," said Metro Schools Superintendent Meka Pace. "We're excited to build on the success of our workforce-aligned pathways to inspire students to become innovative, life-long learners."
PLTW is a national nonprofit organization that creates transformative learning experiences and empowers students to develop in-demand knowledge and skills for future careers. To be eligible for the PLTW Distinguished School recognition, Metro had to meet multiple criteria in the 2024-25 school year, such as the number of PLTW courses available and the percentage of students enrolled in one or more PLTW classes.
"We are proud to honor Metro for giving students hands-on, career-connected learning that builds the confidence, knowledge, and skills to navigate their futures," said Dr. David Dimmett, PLTW President and CEO. "Their commitment to real-world, project-based learning ensures students experience education that is meaningful and directly connected to what comes next."
Metro is part of a national community of PreK-12 schools, higher education institutions, and over 100 industry partners united in the mission to prepare students for school, work, and life. For more information about PLTW’s Distinguished School recognition, visit https://www.pltw.org/pltw-program-recognition.