For university
admissions officers

Academic policies, school context and examples of student work to support your review of MCA applications.

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Annual school reference

School Profile
2026–2027

School background, grading, course weighting, class rank policy and academic opportunities in one reference.

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Academic opportunities
and student experience

Explore MCA’s curriculum, Industry Practice and student work.

Curriculum & course levels

Browse courses by subject and level, including the 33 distinct AP courses listed in the first-semester schedule for 2026–2027.

Industry Practice

See how students apply subject knowledge through fieldwork, hands-on work, research and collaboration with industry professionals.

Student work

Explore projects in science, technology, design, culture and community, including students’ processes, collaboration and revisions.

Grading and
academic recognition

Full grading policy

Weighted GPA

GPA uses a 4.0 base scale, with a maximum of 4.5 for Honors and 5.0 for AP and Post-AP Independent Study.

Passing grade

73 (C) is the minimum passing grade for all courses.

Class rank

MCA does not report class rank.

Academic distinction

The top 10% of each grade receive Deans’ List recognition.

Our Shanghai school
and California partnership

Founded in 2016, MCA partners with California Crosspoint Academy in Hayward. Students may choose the 3+1 pathway: three years in Shanghai followed by their senior year in California.

Academic courses draw on CCA’s curriculum and syllabi, using California A–G subject requirements or College Board AP standards as guides. Inquiry, projects and Industry Practice help students apply their coursework beyond the classroom.

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