Starting in fall 2026, Mount Miguel will become an early college high school, with students able to dual enroll in the Spring Valley high school and nearby Cuyamaca Community College.

The Grossmont Union High School board voted to approve the change at its Oct. 9 meeting.

Teachers, students and alumni attended the meeting to testify to the effectiveness of the Matador Early College program, which has existed for the past 15 years to improve graduation rates, now at 76%, and career and college readiness.

With the board’s vote, now all students at Mount Miguel will have the opportunity to take college classes while receiving support and assistance from the high school’s staff. For some students, the program is life-changing.

“If it weren’t for my experiences taking in-person classes on c

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