The previous parent company of JMHS, Professional Career Development Institute (PCDI), was founded in 1987.

[1][2] Since then, Penn Foster Group acquired the Ashworth College portfolio, including JMHS.

[6] Through the Move On When Ready (MOWR) program, in conjunction with University System of Georgia's eCore program, Georgia JMHS students in 10th through 12th grade can take college courses and earn college and high school credits simultaneously.

The maximum amount of time allowed for students to finish their diploma program is six years.

To be eligible for the college preparatory program track, a student's incoming GPA must be a minimum of 2.00 on a 4.00-point scale, or an overall C grade.

[8] Each year, an average of 2,500 traditional-age students, adult learners, and homeschoolers graduate from JMHS.

[13] In order to graduate, students must meet requirements including completion of 23 credits, enrollment for more than six months, and all financial obligations paid in full.