It was considered to be one of the more prestigious schools in the area, with an Academic Performance Index (API) Score of 915 in 2013.

The school's mission is, "to provide a supportive, academically challenging environment where students are able to successfully complete 30-60 transferable college units in order to directly apply to a 4-year college."

The majority of Middle College students graduate with one or more associate degrees in arts (AA) or sciences (AS) in addition to their high school diploma.

Given this, it is typical for students to complete their general education and move on to four-year universities with junior standings.

[3] Middle College participates in well-known organizations such as AVID, American Red Cross, National Honor Society, United States Academic Decathlon, Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA), and Key Club International.