Middle School Students
Early Admission Deadline:
January 21, 2025
Regular Decision Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Summer Bash:
March 29, 2025
Summer Institute 2025:
June 16-July 25
Breakthrough students are a dynamic group of motivated students selected from across Houston who are supported through an unparalleled ten-year academic and social enrichment program. The journey includes the six-week Summer Institutes (grades 7-9) and Saturday programming during the school year.
Why Become A Breakthrough Student?
- Get a head-start on the school year
- Join a group of kids as motivated as you are
- Come to a place where it’s cool to be smart
- Meet high school and college-age role models
- Reach for your wildest dreams
- Find inspiration in your community
Want to find out more? Attend a Family Information Session:
Monday, January 13, 2025, 5:30 pm.
Monday, February 10, 2025, 5:30 pm
Middle School Student Application Is Now Open
STUDENTS MUST MEET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
- Academically motivated with a mostly A and B grades
- At or above grade level in Math and Reading (based on STAAR or other standardized tests)
- Enrolled in 6th or 7th Grade in Public, Charter, Private, or Home School
- Can attend both school year and summer programming
- 8th graders may apply for limited seating
Scholar selection will take into consideration factors that may present challenges to college completion.
For more information regarding how to become a Breakthrough Houston Student, please contact the Middle School Team by email at apply@breakthroughhouston.org.



