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African-Centered College Prep Academy
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide all students with a sense of purpose; instill a belief that all students can learn and become productive successful members of society; foster high standards of educational performance; provide an intensive College Preparatory Curriculum; infuse through the study and instruction of students the rich history and contributions of African and African-American people and culture; enable students to become aware of the relationship of the past to the present and future; and to help students to understand their time (Historical Chronology) and space (location) in the learning environment.
About
Our NSBE scholars received first place honors last year in Detroit, MI. We have monthly themes that we infuse with the state's curriculum and standards.
Points of Pride
School Details
Tuition
Demographics
Feeder Schools
13%
Receive Special Ed Services
0%
English Language Learners
Specialized Programs
- College Prep
- Culturally Centered
Electives
- Drum/Percussion
Sports Programs
- Basketball (Boys)
- Basketball (Girls)
- Cheerleading (Girls)
- Cross Country (Boys)
- Cross Country (Girls)
- Football
- Track and Field (Boys)
- Track and Field (Girls)
- Volleyball (Girls)
- Wrestling (Boys)
Clubs & Activities
- Coding
- Debate
- National Honor Society
- Robotics
- Student Government
Social Services
- School Breakfast
- School Lunch
- School Nurse
Family Engagement
- Evening Family Events
- Field Trip Chaperone
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
- Schoolwide Volunteers
Application Details
Although many schools have application deadlines, most continue to accept applications for available seats on an ongoing basis.
How to Apply
To be eligible for African-Centered Prep a scholar must: come in for an orientation; have and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or better; 90% or better attendance; adhere to all of the uniform guidelines daily; and must not be defiant, disrespectful or a threat to any other Scholar’s education.
Submit applications to www.enrollkc.org or in person at the Board of Education building, 2901 Troost Ave., Kansas City, MO 64109. Applications CANNOT be submitted at the school.
Apply to African Centered Prep
Apply: http://www.enrollkc.org
Enrollment Requirements
- Completed application
- Birth Certificate
- Current Immunization Record or Religious Exemption Statement
- Most recent report card/transcript (not required for kindergarten applicants)
Public schools also require:
- Proof of Address (also called “Proof of Residency”)
- Parent or guardian photo ID
Standardized Test Results
English
* Indicates data has been suppressed due to a small student sample.
Math
* Indicates data has been suppressed due to a small student sample.
Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests are scored (or graded) according to four achievement levels: Below Basic, Basic, Proficient, and Advanced. The number shown here is the percentage of students who scored Proficient or Advanced. When comparing scores between years, please remember that the test Missouri gives has changed several times.
Please note that private schools are not required to participate in these exams.
In 2019, the average English score in Missouri was 48.7%; the average Math score was 41.9%, source
Attendance Rate 90/90
64%
Schools strive to have at least 90% of their students achieve a 90% attendance rate because kids learn best when they’re in school.
In 2019, 87.3% of Missouri students were in attendance at least 90% of the time, source.
Third Grade Reading Scores
0%
Third grade is the important time when kids switch from learning to read to reading to learn and is an important benchmark for a student’s educational development.
In 2019, the average 3rd grade reading score in Missouri was 48.7%, source
Student Growth
English Language Arts
On Track
This data determines if individual students, compared to their peers, are making achievement gains over time in English Language Arts.
There are three categories possible: Floor (minimum), On Track (doing just fine), and Exceeding (outperforming their peers).
Mathematics
On Track
This data determines if individual students, compared to their peers, are making achievement gains over time in Mathematics.
There are three categories possible: Floor (minimum), On Track (doing just fine), and Exceeding (outperforming their peers).