The MET High School

Sacramento, CA

The MET Sacramento is a charter high school in the Sacramento City Unified School District and was founded by Big Picture Learning, whose mission is “to lead vital changes in education ... by generating and sustaining innovative, personalized schools that work in tandem with the real world of the greater community.”  

Each student (or "Metster") has a personalized education plan that includes an internship with a Sacramento area professional business in the career field of their choice.  Stafford King Wiese Architects participated in the program by employing two MET interns who were interested in the fields of architecture and sustainable design.

Stafford King Wiese Architects' architectural work started with a feasibility study to assist the District in determining the best site to establish a permanent home for the school.  It was determined the school’s existing location in downtown Sacramento was the best location because of the school’s connection to the community and ability of the school’s educational program to continue to thrive in the central urban neighborhood.

Our work then moved to a master planning process to identify needed modernizations and additions to the campus.  The master plan identified the need to renovate all 22,000 square feet of existing facilities and design a new 5,500 square foot classroom building.  Our solutions complement the existing architecture and are reflective of The MET Sacramento’s educational philosophies and image the school wants to portray to the community.

New Classroom Building
Advisory/Lab
Bicycle Shop
Administration Office
Administration Office; Ceiling is panelled with reclaimed wood from Sac High bleachers
The MET Principal interacting with a "Metster"
Advisory
Students enjoying lunch break on lounge seating
Students meeting with Internship Coordinator
Spanish Teacher prepping for class in Large Conference Room
Teacher/Student Work Room
Students socializing enjoying lunch
Exterior of new building facing quad
Principal checking in with students between classes