Bracey Pathways is a proposed public charter school in development. Opening anticipated Fall 2028, subject to authorization.
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Bracey Pathways

SCHOOL OF ACADEMIC AND PERFORMING ARTS
Proposed Mississippi Public Charter School

Bracey Pathways School of Academic and Performing Arts. See the Student. Not the Label. A Pathway for Every Mind. A Stage for Every Talent. An illustration on the left is of the head of a lynx facing right, and a winding path runs from the side of his head downward.

Proposed Mississippi Public Charter School

See the Student.
Not the Label.

A Pathway for Every Mind. A Stage for Every Talent.

Charter Development & News

Current Status

Bracey Pathways School of Academics and Performing Arts is a proposed Mississippi public charter school currently in the charter-development and authorization process.

Charter Development Updates

Follow major milestones as BPS moves through charter development, application, review, authorization, and - if authorized - pre-opening preparation.

Anticipated Opening

BPS is currently planning toward an anticipated Fall 2028 opening, subject to charter authorization and successful completion of applicable pre-opening requirements.

September 10, 2026

501(c)(3) status confirmed

View the final determination letter here.

September 10, 2026

Mississippi Nonprofit Corporation Status

View the Articles of Incorporation here.

BPS DEVELOPMENT NOTICE:

Bracey Pathways School of Academics and Performing Arts is a proposed Mississippi public charter school currently in development. References to anticipated programs, facilities, partnerships, staffing, enrollment, grade configurations, services, or opening plans describe the proposed BPS model and remain subject to charter authorization, governing-board approval, funding, regulatory requirements, facility feasibility, and successful completion of applicable pre-opening conditions.