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Our Story—

Get Accelerated

Nothing is impossible if you have vision and determination.

That’s what our founders believed when they opened The Accelerated School in 1994 in South Los Angeles. TAS set new standards for public schools, and for parental and community involvement, and became a national model for change.

 

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A Legacy of Excellence

For more than 25 years, The Accelerated Schools (TAS) have embraced a commitment to academic excellence and achievement guided by the belief that all students can excel when nurtured in a school environment that combines high expectations for students, and active involvement from parents and the community.

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  • Our Mission
    The Accelerated Schools will graduate students who are prepared to succeed at the university and career of their choice who will enter the workplace as informed and productive employees, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and will act as responsible citizens.
  • Our Philosophy
    The Accelerated Schools were founded on the belief that every child should be treated as gifted, with an emphasis on high expectations for student achievement, a supportive learning environment, and extensive parent involvement.
  • Commitment to Equity
    At The Accelerated Schools, educational equity is continuously creating and implementing practices that are culturally responsive, and honoring voices from all educational and community partners. Through curiosity, inquiry, self and system reflection, we disrupt inequitable systems so that students graduate in four years, college, career and/or life ready.

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Every Child is Treated as a Gift.

What Makes Us Great

We are driven by our unwavering commitment to excellence, equity, and the holistic development of our students. Together, we forge a path of educational success, inspiring a love for learning and empowering our students to shape a bright and promising future for themselves and our community.

  • 2,425
    Enrolled Students
  • 251
    Faculty Members
  • 96%
    Graduation Rate
  • 82%
    College Enrollment