TCA is a tuition-free, STEM-focused, public charter high school located on the beautiful campus of Tallahassee State College. TCA prepares a diverse population of students for high-demand, high-wage positions through rigorous coursework that leads to an associate's degree, simultaneously with a high school diploma. TCA earned an “A” rating from the Florida Department of Education in its inaugural year and again for the 2024–25 school year. That reflects strong academic performance, college readiness, and commitment to student success.
Admission to TCA is open to any public, private, or home school student who has completed grades 8, 9, or 10. Applicants must submit an online application by the established deadlines to be eligible for the selection process. Enrollment is limited based on the availability of space in the program or grade.
The Board of Trustees for the TCA will convene on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 6 p.m., in Fine Performing Arts Center (FPAC) Building – Room 104 at TSC. View TCA Meeting Notices.
Review step-by-step instructions for our admission process.
TCA uses two instructional strategies as part of our commitment to our students: Project-Based Learning and Place-Based Education.
Charter School students can participate in non-sports extracurricular activities offered on the TSC campus upon beginning their first dual enrollment course.
The safety of your scholar is our priority. We are partnered with TSC's Police Department, FortifyFL, FLDOE's Office of Safe Schools, the EagleSafe app, and more.
Students have the benefit of free college tuition through dual-enrollment during their time with TCA. This includes application, courses, books, fees, and tuition. Upon completion of high school, students will have their high school diploma, an associate's degree in a selected field of study, and zero debt.
Through an integrated scope and sequence of college courses mapped to high school requirements and industry skills that lead to an associate's degree, students are meeting graduation requirements in a meaningful way. Upon taking their first dual enrollment class, students have access to the robust clubs, programs, and amenities that the campus has to offer.
Located on the campus of Tallahassee State College, students enjoy a college-level environment while still receiving dedicated high school support. TCA scholars have access to the College’s amenities once they begin dual-enrollment classes.