The Pathways Communications Academy is one of nearly 500 California Partnership Academies. The Academy, celebrating its 22nd year, is a small learning community on Diamond Bar High School's campus. It follows the school-within-a-school model and offers college prep courses and common core curriculum infused with a technical education focus. The Academy curriculum incorporates cross-curricular courses, occupational preparation in the form of mentoring, educational field trips, guest speakers, and project-based learning.