A magnet school run by Hartford Public Schools, Great Path Academy is a college preparatory high school on the campus of Manchester Community College that is open to any students grades 9 through 12 from nine participating districts. Students are admitted to the school through a lottery process, with the number of seats available for admission per community determined by the individual districts. Students at Great Path have the opportunity to earn tuition-free college credits and participate in internships with local companies. They are expected to adhere to a high level of academic standards. The school serves more than 280 students.