The Thea Bowman Leadership Academy was founded on the belief that “educated citizens emerge as the true leaders of a community.” The school offers a full curriculum for all grade levels. Enrollment growth and long waiting lists necessitated the school’s curriculum to expand from K-8 to a full K-12 program. The new building would need to serve both programs and address site issues.

The building was to be sited in an area designated with protected status and needed to have minimal environmental impact. In addition, it needed to address noise: from car traffic, a nearby airport and railway lines. Whitley Manufacturing constructed the modular portions of the structure. The junior high and high school facilities are separated, while sharing support offices. The building features noncombustible construction, an elegant masonry facade, highefficiency HVAC systems and solid cementitious-cast floors. The offices are shared between grades and the masonry exterior effectively deadens outside noise.

A thoughtfully designed modular junior and senior high school created to support academic growth while addressing site constraints and environmental considerations. Built with durable materials and advanced safety systems, the facility delivers a quiet, secure, and efficient learning environment that accommodates expanding enrollment and evolving curriculum needs.