Meet Astrolabe Academy—High School for the Curious.
What if your high school science course didn’t happen behind a desk—but on a dock, in a lab, or out in your community?
That’s the reality at Astrolabe Academy, the learner-driven sister school to Cultivating Currents. Designed for teens who are passionate about the environment, sustainability, and real-world research, Astrolabe flips the script on traditional school.
No lectures. No tests. No busywork.
Instead, we offer:
- 🧬 Science you can do—from water quality testing to citizen research
- 🧭 Project-based learning—you choose the topic, we help you go deep
- 💡 Mentorship & coaching—instead of grading, we guide
- 📚 Custom transcripts—yes, you can still apply to college
- 🚤 Expedition access—join Cultivating Currents’ Living Loop Lab
Whether you’re homeschooled, in a microschool, or dreaming of jumping ship from traditional education, we’ve got you.
Our students launch businesses, build field kits, present at conferences, and lead outreach in their own communities. This isn’t about getting through high school. It’s about using high school to get somewhere that matters.
Want in?
We accept rolling applications and offer flexible pathways.
Explore the model, meet the mentors, and schedule a 1:1 call at
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What makes Astrolabe Academy different from a traditional high school?
A: We’re learner-driven and project-based. Instead of lectures and tests, teens dive into real-world science, sustainability, and entrepreneurship projects—earning credit for the work that matters to them.
Q: Can homeschoolers earn high school science credit with Astrolabe?
A: Yes! Our programs are designed to align with transcript and portfolio requirements while giving teens freedom to explore citizen science, field research, and STEM projects.
Q: Do you work with microschools and co-ops?
A: Absolutely. We partner with microschools, homeschool groups, and community pods to provide science kits, coaching, and credit pathways that integrate with their existing models. Check out this article that details our partnership model.
Q: How do you handle lab science without a school building?
A: Science doesn’t live in a lab alone—it lives in rivers, farms, backyards, and communities. Our teens use field kits, citizen science protocols, and real data collection to meet and exceed lab science requirements.
Q: Who is a good fit for Astrolabe Academy?
A: Curious, self-motivated teens who want more than textbooks and worksheets. Especially those interested in science, sustainability, or hands-on learning—and who need flexibility outside traditional school systems.