San Jose Middle College is an advanced program for juniors and seniors who take 2-3 free college classes and 4 high school classes on the San Jose City College campus. Students earn a high school diploma while at the same time accumulating transferable college credit towards community and 4 year universities.

Middle college programs exist on college campuses all over the United States, and there are a number of programs in the larger Bay Area. Each program is different in its requirements and approach to alternative learning.The Middle College program here at San Jose City College got its start in 1991, and Margaret Cang, an experienced instructor, was with the program from its inception to her retirement in 2006.

We are administered by San Jose Unified School District, under the Learning Options department, and we have had a close relationship with San Jose City College and its leaders. Our students have been accepted into all major UC, private and state schools. While at Middle College students and staff help form a close community that focuses on respect, support, and both personal and academic achievement.