The Arts & College Preparatory Academy, or APCA, is a tuition-free, public, charter high school located on the east side of Columbus, Ohio, United States, serving students in grades 9-12. It was founded in 2002. It is a model charter school combining academics and interdisciplinary arts instruction. The school has a population of 260 students with wait lists in each grade. Fifty-five percent (55%) of ACPA students come from families living below the federal poverty line. The 260 students are served by 15 full-time faculty and seven supporting staff. ACPA is administrated by a superintendent, principal, and vice principal.
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Culture
ACPA was founded upon a "no bullying" principle. ACPA has a Parent Teacher Group (ACPA PTG). The PTG assists the Arts and College Preparatory Academy by channeling resources, talent, and time to assist in the day-to-day educational needs of the students. The purpose of the PTG is to increase community and business awareness of and involvement in ACPA while fostering relationships and increasing communication between parents, teachers and students.
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Significant achievements
- In 2013 ACPA was profiled by State Impact Ohio and by MSNBC for their socially progressive school climate.
- In 2013 ACPA was named a High Progress school by the Ohio Department of Education.
- In 2010 2011, and 2012 ACPA received an Excellent rating from the Ohio Department of Education.
- ACPA was recognized as a School of Promise by the Ohio Department of Education for several years.
- In 2012 ACPA was awarded a United States Department of Education Charter/District Collaboration Grant for "The Equality Project"
- In 2010 ACPA relocated to a new building
- In 2009 co-founder and Superintendent Patricia "GG" Howard, was named Ohio Charter School Leader of the Year.
- State Farm Grant recipient
- 21st Century Grant recipient
- Multiple Target Grants
- Learn and Serve Grant recipient
References
- Ohio Charter School Arts and College Preparatory Academy Serves as Safe Place for Gay Students: http://stateimpact.npr.org/ohio/2013/03/25/ohio-charter-school-arts-and-college-preparatory-academy-serves-as-safe-place-for-gay-students/
- How Arts and College Preparatory Academy Makes Social Progress Its Mission. http://stateimpact.npr.org/ohio/2013/03/29/msnbc-how-arts-and-college-preparatory-academy-makes-social-progress-its-mission/
External links
- Homepage
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