Accel Schools
| Headquarters | |
|---|---|
Number of locations | 40 (2017) |
| Parent | Pansophic Learning |
| Website | accelschools |
Accel Schools, styled ACCEL Schools, is a for-profit education management organization that operates forty charter schools primarily in Ohio. Accel schools have operated on significantly lower budgets than other Cleveland schools.[1]
History
Since 2014, it has taken over schools operated by I Can, Mosaica Education, and White Hat Management.[2]
Performance
Accel Schools has done well in rankings in Cleveland, not so well in Sandusky.[2][3]
Schools
Colorado
Ohio
- Akron Preparatory School, Akron, Ohio
- Cleveland Arts and Sciences Academy[2]
- Columbus Arts & Technology Academy, Columbus, Ohio, K-12
- Cleveland Preparatory Academy, Cleveland, Ohio
- Foundation Academy, Mansfield, Ohio
- Lincoln Park Academy, Cleveland, Ohio, K-8
- Monroe Preparatory Academy, Sandusky, Ohio[3]
- Northeast Ohio College Preparatory School
- Northwest Academy, Cleveland, Ohio, K-8
- OHDELA, Akron, Ohio
- Riverside Academy, Cincinnati, Ohio
- Star Academy, Toledo, Ohio[4]
- STEAM Academy of Warrensville Heights, Warrensville Heights, Ohio, K-8[5]
- University Academy, Akron, Ohio
- West Park Academy, Cleveland, Ohio, K-8
Illinois
- Frazier Preparatory Academy, Chicago, Illinois
Michigan
- Global Preparatory Academy, Roseville, Michigan
- Inkster Preparatory Academy, Inkster, Michigan
Minnesota
- North Metro Flex Academy, North St. Paul, Minnesota[6]
References
- ^ O'Donnell, Patrick (March 3, 2017). "I Can charter schools turned over to Accel network run by former CEO of K12 Inc". Cleveland Plain Dealer. Retrieved 24 January 2018.
- ^ a b c O'Donnell, Patrick (September 16, 2016). "Some Cleveland schools have strong scores while district falters; new ACCEL charter chain shines (See rankings)". Cleveland Plain Dealer. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
- ^ a b Nearhood, Caitlin (August 20, 2017). "Sandusky Schools superintendent blasts new charter school". Sandusky Register. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
- ^ "Star Academy". Mosaica Education. Retrieved 28 January 2018.
- ^ "STEAM Academy of Warrensville Heights". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- ^ Hinrichs, Erin (April 22, 2015). "New charter school to open in North St. Paul". Lillie News. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
