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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

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Address & Contact Info

4401 Hilton Corporate Drive
Columbus, OH 43232

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

School Hours

Building opens: 7:45 am
School day starts: 8:45am
School day ends: 4:05pm
Building closes: 5:15pm

 

Important Dates

Middle School Orientation
August 12, 2026

High School Orientation
August 13, 2026

Back to School Ice Cream Social
August 17, 2026 | Jeni's Ice Cream Easton

First Day of School
August 19, 2026

Important Contacts

Ronnie Brown - School Director
ronnie.brown@artcollegeprep.org

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

Rescheduled: July Board Meeting

Notice ACPA’s July board meeting is rescheduled to Monday, July 13th, 2026 at 6pm.
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Notice of Special Board Meeting – June 27, 2026

Notice of Special Board Meeting and Board Retreat The ACPA Board of Education will be conducting a Board Retreat on June 27, 2026 at 9:30am at the Greater Columbus Arts Council Conference Room located at 182 E. Long St. Columbus, OH 43215. In accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 3313.16, a special meeting of the […]
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Join us at the Columbus Arts Festival

ACPA is back at the Columbus Arts Festival June 12-14! Find us in the Hands-On Village near COSI and make a bracelet using UV-reactive beads. Interested in signing up to help? Click here.
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Board Meeting Rescheduled – June 1st, 2026

Please be advised that the Board Meeting originally scheduled for June 16, 2026 has been rescheduled. The meeting will now be held on: New Meeting Date: June 1, 2026 Time: 6:00PM Location: ACPA The purpose and agenda of the meeting remain unchanged unless otherwise posted.
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A place where students discover their voice, grow as artists, meet their people, and thrive academically.

 

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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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