Akili Academy of New Orleans

Cause Area

  • Children & Youth
  • Education & Literacy

Location

3811 N. Galvez StreetNew Orleans, LA 70122 United States
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Mission Statement

Akili Academy of New Orleans prepares scholars to excel in rigorous high schools, to succeed in college, and to strengthen their community-oriented character. Scholars and teachers at Akili Academy embrace five values: Teamwork, Grit, Excellence, Enthusiasm, and Kindness. Teamwork: We are stronger together than we are alone. Grit: We are in control of our own destiny. Excellence: We do our best work everyday. Enthusiasm: We take joy in the work that we do. Kindness: We are considerate of each other. akiliacademy.org

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Akili Academy is located in the newly-renovated historic William Frantz building in the Upper Ninth Ward. The campus features state-of-the-art classrooms, a Black Box Theatre, a gymnasium, and computer lab.

Local and state officials joined members of the Akili Academy community for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on September 5, 2013. The event was planned in partnership with the Recovery School District (RSD) and commemorated the opening of the school. Frantz was one of the first sites of school integration in New Orleans when six-year-old Ruby Bridges attended the school in 1960. Elements of the site were restored to their original appearance in order to maintain the historical integrity of the building. Room 2306 serves as the "Ruby Bridges Room" with period furnishings and decor in honor of Mrs. Bridges’ brave contributions to society.

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