Becoming Collegiate Academy (BCA) is a tuition-free, college preparatory public charter school serving students in grades K–4 for the 2025–26 school year. At BCA, we build thinkers, develop leaders, and shape futures.

Rooted in the excellence of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), we empower students to think critically, lead boldly, and create lasting impact—because education is power, and our future starts here. We envision our students becoming changemakers who uplift their communities, challenge inequities, and leave a legacy of excellence.

We believe education is an act of love, a pathway to opportunity, and a catalyst for transformation. Our Brown Bears are nurtured to dream big, lead boldly, and leave a legacy. We cultivate leaders, thinkers, and creators who navigate and shape the world—rooted in identity, committed to excellence, and driven by purpose.

At BCA, we don’t just prepare students for success—we prepare them to lead in a world where success is defined by service, leadership, and a fearless pursuit of greatness.