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ACPA is open from 9am-2:30pm beginning May 29th, 2025 until August 1st, 2025.

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"ACPA was formed with the idea of creating a safe learning environment for every student...My school is a tight knit community and I wouldn't want it any other way." - ACPA Senior

"The teachers and staff are kind, there's a strong focus on arts, and I'm happy with the curriculum. I think the teachers and staff work really hard to create a good environment for the kids." - ACPA Parent

"I recommend that anyone that wants to go to a school where you are cared about should come here." - ACPA Junior

"I think the best thing about our school is the amount of opportunities that students have to learn about different types of arts and try their hand at it, while also still having a good academic program." - 2024 Graduate

"I look back on my time at ACPA often, and think about how lucky I was to have so many opportunities and connections at my fingertips there - I could try out any art form I wanted and I received so much support from my teachers and peers while doing so!" ACPA Alum

Address & Contact Info

4401 Hilton Corporate Drive
Columbus, OH 43232

P: (614) 986-9974
F: (614) 986-9976

Summer Building Hours

9:00am-2:30pm

 

Important Dates

Staff Returns
August 11, 2025

Middle School Orientation
For all middle school students
August 13, 2025

High School Orientation
For all 9th grade students and new students in grades 10, 11, and 12
August 14, 2025

First Day of School
August 19, 2025

Important Contacts

Carinne Blackwell - Middle School Principal
blackwell@artcollegeprep.org

Catherine McMillin - High School Principal
mcmillin@artcollegeprep.org

Sarah Silver - Transportation Director
transportation@artcollegeprep.org

Enrollment Department
enrollment@artcollegeprep.org

News & Events

School Supply Lists & Ohio’s Tax-Free Holiday Information

Middle School Supply List High School Supply List Ohio’s Tax-Free Holiday has been expanded, and will now run from August 1st-14th! To learn more about what is and isn’t taxed, click here.
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Update: 2025-2026 Building Hours

Notice: Effective August 19th, 2025, ACPA’s new building hours will be 7:45am-5:15pm daily. Supervision will not be provided for students outside of these hours. Please do not drop your child off before 7:45am. Please stay tuned for complete information regarding the 25-26 school year coming on Friday, August 1st. If you have any questions in […]
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ACPA Named in Top 25 High Schools in Columbus Metro Area

We are thrilled to share that ACPA has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Best High Schools in the Columbus Metro Area, according to a recent article by Stacker, using data from Niche. This honor celebrates our continued commitment to academic excellence, creative expression, and creating a safe and inclusive learning environment for […]
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Special Board Meeting Notice 7/21

The Arts & College Preparatory Academy (ACPA) will hold a Special Board Meeting on Monday, July 21 at 5:30 PM. The meeting will take place in person at the Greater Columbus Arts Council Conference Room – 182 E. Long St. Columbus, OH 43215.  All members of the ACPA community are welcome to attend.
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Rigorous curriculum

Our academic programs are demand a commitment from our students. We believe in challenging our students with a robust college preparatory academic program that prepares our students for college.

Our students graduate feeling empowered and self-assured that they will succeed in their next endeavor.

Course Information
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Dance

4

Theater

5

Visual Art

3

Instrumental Music

1

Vocal Music

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Our Mission

We have a climate and culture that is based on a trailblazing arts and college prep curriculum in an environment that is safe, inclusive, and progressive.

Our Vision

The vision of ACPA is to sustain a progressive teaching and learning culture that thrives on safety, acceptance, and inclusion, rigorous academics, a commitment to the arts, and college preparedness.

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Contact Us

Address

4401 Hilton Corporate Drive
Columbus, OH 43232

Phone & Fax

P: (614) 986-9974
F: (614) 986-9976

Email

contact@artcollegeprep.org

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