Why Not You Academy is opening in the Fall of 2021, in the Midway neighborhood of Des Moines, WA, for our founding 9th grade class. Why Not You Academy will eventually grow to serve grades 9-12 and 400+ students. The mission of Why Not You Academy is to prepare students for success in college, career, and civic life. Our vision is to reimagine public education, co-constructing an innovative network of mentorship-based, deeper learning schools with the communities we serve. The Why Not You Academy student experience includes weekly internship and mentorship opportunities, individualized preparation for students to achieve success in their post-high school visions, and an innovative academic experience centered around key issues and themes that are impacting students and the world around them. For more information, follow us on Twitter at @WNYAcademy