District Announcements
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All Aboard the Pathway Express! Last Stop: Champions Golf Course
Pathway Express speeds full-steam ahead to arrive at its final destination of the year – the Champions Golf Course on April 12!
This experience includes activities and resources to expose students to service-learning outside the classroom. Students and their families will enjoy FREE admission from September 1st through November 30th, as they explore and honor stories of courage and sacrifice.
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Registration for Summer Experience Opens Feb. 8!
Registration for Summer Experience for elementary and middle school students is NOW OPEN!
The 2025 Summer Experience is FREE to all Pre-K through 12 Columbus City Schools students! Summer Experience for Pre-K through 8 students kicks off June 23, and June 9 for high school students. We're excited to provide CCS students and families with a summer of exciting school and community-based learning experiences. Click here to learn more.
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Join the CAEC PTA Today!
Meetings are held every 2nd Tuesday of the month.
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Room 193
Membership Fee: $10.00
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Friday
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March 24, 2025
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Parent Notice: Title I
Columbus Africentric Early College is a Title I school. Based on our student Academic growth below the state minimum requirements and overall school student poverty level, we receive Federal money for students, teachers and family support:
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Teacher Professional Development
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Funds to purchase specified student materials to support Reading and Math Achievement
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Instructional Coaches
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Funds to support additional after school tutoring for students
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Parent engagement activities
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Dress Code
All students are expected to wear dress code.
Grades 9-12: Black polo tops and khaki bottoms.
Grades PK-8: Purple polo tops and khaki bottoms.
This is an expectation that is strictly enforced.
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Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
Please see the images below for our daily arrival and dismissal procedures.
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Congratulations
Africentric Lady Nubians
Girls Basketball Team
2023-2024 OHSAA Division III
State Champions!!!
Record 9th State Title in CAEC History!
Back-to-Back State Champs!
School Announcements
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Online Learning Resources
Our academic leadership team has developed an online learning resource guide to support students across all grades during virtual learning. View it here.
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Watch our School Choice Fair video!
News
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CCS Presents the Vex Competition Robotics & STEM Expo
Columbus City Schools is proud to announce the 2025 Vex Competition, Robotics and STEM Expo on March 22, 2025, at Northland High School.
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Superintendent's Message: Protecting Our District and The Fight for Fair School Funding
A message from Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman.
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Superintendent Message to the Community: Protect Your Investment & Share Your Voice
A message from Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman.
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CCS Launches Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) Competition
Columbus City Schools (CCS) welcomed 250 talented Career-Technical Education (CTE) students to the District’s first-ever Career Technical Student Organization Competition.
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Northland High School Named an ESPN Honor Roll Special Olympics Unified Champion School
Northland High School has added yet another prestigious title to its name: ESPN Honor Roll Special Olympics North America Unified Champion School!
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National Career Technical-Education Month: CCS CTE Program Reaches for the Stars!
Want your high school student to have a prestigious education in a specialized field? Columbus City Schools' very own Career Technical-Education is an almost perfect 5-star program, according to the Ohio Career-Technical Planning District State Report Card.
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CCS Celebrates Elementary Schools Meeting And Exceeding Mid-Year Target
Columbus City Schools (CCS) recently recognized elementary schools for their middle-of-year (MOY) achievements in math and reading on the i-Ready assessment. Thirty-six schools were honored for reading, while 24 earned recognition for math.
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Columbus Promise Phase Two: Expanding Pathways for CCS Graduates
The future for Columbus City Schools graduates is brighter than ever as the Columbus Promise enters its second phase. This expansion cements the program’s role as a transformative force in higher education and workforce development, offering students a fully funded pathway to college and career success.
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WATCH: Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman Sends Message Ahead of Black History Month
Superintendent/CEO Dr. Angela Chapman sends a message of empowerment to students and schools ahead of Black History Month.
Contact Us
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Phone:
- High School 9-12: (614) 365-8675
- Middle School 6-8: (614) 365-6517
- Elementary School PreK-5: (614) 365-6517
Email: africentrichs@columbus.k12.oh.us
School Hours:
- High School 9-12: 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
- Middle School 6-8: 7:30 am - 2:30 pm
- Elementary School PreK-5: 8:50 am - 3:30 pm
Columbus Africentric Early College PreK-12
3223 Allegheny Avenue
Columbus, OH 43209