College Outcomes
Our graduates are well-prepared for college and beyond.
Class of 2026
Our Inaugural Graduating Class
Chesterton Academy of St. Michael graduated its first class in the spring of 2026. These three students were founding members of the school — present from the beginning, shaped by a curriculum and community still taking form around them. Their path required something beyond academic ability: it required trust in the mission.
Class of 2026 graduate, currently enrolled.
Class of 2026 graduate, accepted.
Class of 2026 graduate, accepted.
A School Still Writing Its Story
CASM is young — and that is part of what makes it compelling. Families who choose Chesterton Academy today are not choosing a school with decades of outcomes data. They are choosing a mission, a method, and a community they believe in. The Class of 2026 was first. There will be many more.
The quality of a Chesterton education is recognized well beyond our campus. Many of the nation’s leading Catholic colleges and universities are actively seeking out Chesterton students, with admissions counselors visiting Chesterton Academy of Saint Michael and reaching out to our students.
These colleges recognize the academic excellence, character, and intellectual formation found in Chesterton graduates and students across the country. Our students have already drawn interest from admissions teams at Benedictine College, Christendom College, St. Thomas Aquinas College, Wyoming Catholic College, the University of Dallas, and other outstanding Catholic institutions.
If you have questions about college preparation, the rigor of our curriculum, or what a CASM transcript communicates to admissions offices, we welcome the conversation.
Dual Enrollment & Scholarships
Our College Partnerships
Our partnerships with Catholic colleges give Chesterton students the chance to earn real college credit while still in high school. These courses build on the strength of our classical curriculum, forming both the mind and the heart. Families benefit from meaningful savings, and students gain an early taste of higher education!
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Scholarship Opportunities: Chesterton Academy graduates who are accepted to Franciscan’s undergraduate programs will receive $2,000 per year for up to four years if they go on to attend Franciscan!
Receive College Credit—Partnership Courses: Juniors and seniors can receive college credit through the Franciscan Advantage Program. These courses are taught in the student’s own classrooms by their high school teachers so that students earn high school and college credit.
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$8,000 Scholarship: Chesterton Academy graduates who are accepted to Ave Maria’s undergraduate programs will receive an $8,000 Chesterton Scholarship ($2,000/year for four years).
Summer Leadership Program: Rising juniors and seniors at Chesterton Academies are encouraged to apply for the Summer Leadership Program. Rising seniors have the opportunity to apply for admission, interview, gain acceptance, and receive initial scholarship awards.
The Institute: Chesterton Academy students are encouraged to consider applying for and participating in Ave Maria’s newly-launched Institute for Innovation and Industry.
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$16,000 Scholarship: Offers a four-year $4000/year renewable ($16,000 total) scholarship to Chesterton graduates.
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$15,000 Scholarship: As a Classical Catholic School, Chesterton students qualify to apply for the Catholic Renewal Scholarship at Thomas More College of Liberal Arts. This scholarship is valued at $15,000 per year. It is renewable for up to four years, provided the student maintains a CGPA of 3.5 or higher throughout their time at the College and also meets one of the test score requirements listed on the Thomas More College website.
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Credit Transfers: Accepts transfer of Franciscan Advantage course credits for specific Chesterton curriculum courses.
BCYC Immersion: Offers discounts for students to attend the Benedictine College Youth Conference (BCYC) Immersion.
Ready to Prepare for Your Future?
A classical education forms students not just for college admission, but for a life of meaning, purpose, and service.