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Akili Christian High School
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Educate, Develop,
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Akili’s mission centers on three key areas:

  • Academic Achievement
  • Career Pathways
  • Involvement in Christian Community
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Community Partnerships

We love partnering with local businesses or organizations who have internships or apprenticeships that would be a good fit for our students.

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Columbus State Community College
Equip Skills Center
Franklinton Rising
Nationwide Children's Hospital

Unique Features of Akili Christian High School

Bible Studies & Mentorship

Akili students have the opportunity to attend high school Bible studies offered by Dwell Community Church on Sunday and Tuesday nights. Furthermore, students who are interested in growing their relationships with God may be mentored by Dwell high school ministry leaders.

Career Readiness Focus

Akili students participate in a variety of career exploration activities beginning their freshman year, including job shadowing experiences, internship fairs, and College Credit Plus. Akili's Career Counselor also meets with students on a regular basis to dialogue about their future plans and help them achieve their goals.

Skills for Success

The Skills for Success program pairs students with volunteers who meet with students one-on-one on a weekly basis to teach valuable life skills such as study habits, getting a driver’s license, and job acquisition. All volunteer mentors are background checked and trained on grade-level appropriate curriculum to best meet the needs of their student.

Small Class Sizes

Each grade at Akili Christian High School is between 15-25 students, ensuring that each student gets individualized attention and career opportunities that are personalized to their skills and interests.

Special Electives

At Akili, students can take various electives in line with their interests and skills, including Bible classes (Introduction to Christianity, Bible in a Year, Christian Growth, and Bible Seminar), Personal Finance, Visual Art I, II, and III, Anatomy & Physiology, and Spanish.

Transportation & Tuition

Akili offers free tuition to families who receive the EdChoice Scholarship as well as free van transportation for students in certain zip codes and COTA stipends for students who require public transportation.

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Flexible Career Pathways

Each Akili student will choose one of three pathways to participate in beginning his or her junior year:

College-Preparatory

These students are interested in pursuing a four year or two year college degree after high school. As such, they will have the opportunity to participate in the College Credit Plus Programs at Columbus State Community College and Ohio State.

Technical (Vocational)

These students are interested in the skilled trades such as auto mechanics, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work, and they will be able to investigate these trades through our partnerships with Luke’s Auto and other companies in Columbus.

Information Technology/Medical

These students are interested in careers in technology and medical fields, and Akili will provide them with opportunities to earn the relevant certifications or work towards further education in their chosen field.