The Institute is the highest ranked high school in the entire United States, as well as being one of the largest. The school boast an astonishing student body of almost two thousand students between grades nine and twelve. Our story focuses on junior James Clarence "Jace" Bradford, a student fighting to get into the college of his dreams, get the girl of his dreams, and keep his friends together. The curriculum at the Institute is designed to promote success while getting rid of the weak, creating very competitive environment. Jace must fight to hold his footing in a place that is not forgiving.