In February of 2005, this high school saw an opportunity. They were paying high rent for space in a poorly retrofitted warehouse. They wanted an alternative that would provide a prime educational setting within the span of a few short months. Initially, they doubted that modular construction could provide the modern aesthetic that their urban surroundings.

A Sunbelt Dealer told the school board, to their surprise, that a new building could be ready in time for the fall semester. A new school would save a year’s rent and could be custom designed to facilitate their unique educational goals. In a few short years, the building would have paid for itself in rent savings alone. The presentation drawings prepared by Whitley allowed the board to “see” their new building and modify it to best suit their needs. The building now evokes pride in the neighborhood and in children who attend the gleaming facility. This high school is a new charter school formed in the midwest. The charter serves a predominantly Latino population base and was formed to instill a sense of community, as well as encouraging academic and social pride amongst an at risk youth population.

A modern, two-story charter school delivered through modular construction to provide a high-quality learning environment in an urban setting. Completed in just eight months, the facility features spacious classrooms, durable finishes, energy-efficient systems, and thoughtful design elements that support student success.