Welcome to Akili Christian High School

Our mission is to train, educate, and develop students into leaders through academic achievement, career readiness, and involvement in Christian community.

Our Core Values

Our Impact

To learn more about our impact on students, families, and our community, take a look at the Class of 2025 Graduation Video:

2025 Graduation Video

Unique Features of Akili Christian High School

Bible Studies & Mentorship

Outside of the classroom, Akili students have the opportunity to attend high school Bible studies offered by Dwell Community Church and be mentored by 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, Astronomy, Psychology, and Spanish.

Transportation & Tuition

Akili offers generous scholarships 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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More Information

Career Readiness

At Akili, students gain valuable leadership experience and growth opportunities through a focus on career readiness and preparedness:

Career Counseling: All students regularly meet with a career counselor to develop a post-graduation plan and receive assistance with scholarships, internship opportunities, and job and college applications.
College Credit Plus: Students who are interested in pursuing a college degree after high school will have the opportunity to participate in the College Credit Plus Program at Columbus State Community College for free as upperclassmen.
Skills for Success: Our unique Skills for Success program offers students the opportunity to meet with a trained mentor to achieve their goals towards adulthood such as earning a driver's license, applying to jobs, and developing long term plans for the future.