The Arts & College Preparatory Academy

The Arts & College Preparatory Academy, or ACPA, is a tuition-free, public, charter high school located on the east side of Columbus, Ohio, United States, serving students in grades 7–12. It was founded in 2002. It is a model charter school combining academics and interdisciplinary arts instruction. The school has a population of 480 students with wait lists in each grade. Fifty-five percent (55%) of ACPA students come from families living below the federal poverty line. The 480 students are served by 27 full-time faculty and 14 supporting staff. ACPA is administrated by a superintendent, principal, and vice principal.