1-833-933-4TFD There are 136 schools in the USA with the word academic in the name.
The word "academic" is commonly found in U.S. public school names because it reflects a traditional emphasis on scholarship, learning, and educational achievement. Historically, American public schools have valued the pursuit of knowledge and intellectual growth as central to their mission, and schools often adopted names that highlight this priority. Geographically, the term "academic" conveys a sense of seriousness and respectability, attracting families who prioritize rigorous education regardless of the local community's specific characteristics. Culturally, there is a long-standing belief in the U.S. that education is a pathway to opportunity and social mobility, so naming a school with "academic" signals a commitment to preparing students for future success. The use of "academic" in school names underscores a dedication to high standards and intellectual development within the public education system.
Alabama (5)
Therapeutic Academic Program in Gadsden, ALAcademy for Academics and Arts Middle School in Huntsville, AL
Academy for Academics Arts Elementary School in Huntsville, AL
Baldwin Art and Academics Magnet in Montgomery, AL
Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School in Montgomery, AL
Arizona (10)
Center for Academic Success #2 - Douglas 9–12 in Douglas, AZCenter for Academic Success #3 - Douglas K–4 in Douglas, AZ
Center for Academic Success #4 - Douglas 5–8 in Douglas, AZ
Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics in Phoenix, AZ
Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics in Phoenix, AZ
Arizona Conservatory for Arts and Academics Elementary Schoo School in Phoenix, AZ
Center for Academic Success #1 - Sierra Vista 9–12 in Sierra Vista, AZ
Center for Academic Success #5 - Sierra Vista K–8 in Sierra Vista, AZ
Pjcted - Star Academic High School in Tucson, AZ
Star Academic High School in Tucson, AZ
California (20)
Learners Empowered Academic Progress (Leap) in Angels Camp, CAAcademy for Academic Excellence in Apple Valley, CA
Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy in Atascadero, CA
Germain Academy for Academic Achievement in Chatsworth, CA
Sava - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - Egusd in Elk Grove, CA
Soar High School (Students on Academic Rise) in Lancaster, CA
Boys Academic Leadership Academy in Los Angeles, CA
Contreras Learning Center-Academic Leadership Community in Los Angeles, CA
Girls Academic Leadership Acad Dr. Michelle King School STEM in Los Angeles, CA
Student Outreach & Academic Renaissance Academy in Ontario, CA
Sava - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy in Sacramento, CA
Sava - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy - Scusd in Sacramento, CA
Burton (Phillip and Sala) Academic High School in San Francisco, CA
King Junior (Martin Luther) Academic Middle School in San Francisco, CA
Washington Academic Middle School in Sanger, CA
Wilbur Charter for Enriched Academics in Tarzana, CA
Elite Academic Academy - Lucerne in Temecula, CA
Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire in Temecula, CA
Plainview Academic Charter Academy in Tujunga, CA
Valinda School of Academics in Valinda, CA
Colorado (4)
Manhattan Middle School of the Arts and Academics in Boulder, COThe Academic Recovery Center of San Luis Valley in Center, CO
Springs Studio for Academic Excellence in Colorado Springs, CO
Montclair School of Academics and Enrichment in Denver, CO
Florida (9)
School Ofacademic & Behavioral Learning Exc (Sable) Grade Cod in Bradenton, FLAcademic Solutions Academy A in Coral Springs, FL
Academic Solutions High School in Coral Springs, FL
Duval Mycroschool of Integrated Academics and Technologies in Jacksonville, FL
Lower Keys Academic Connections for Excellence in Key West, FL
Academy for Advanced Academics in Miami, FL
Ocps Academic Center for Excellence in Orlando, FL
Pinellas Mycroschool of Integrated Academics and Technologi in St Petersburg, FL
Upper Keys Academic Connections for Excellence in Tavernier, FL
Georgia (2)
Marietta Center for Advanced Academics in Marietta, GAThe Renaissance Center for Academic and Career Development in Thomasville, GA
Illinois (6)
Center for Academics and Technolo in Calumet City, ILBeasley Elementary Magnet Academic Ctr in Chicago, IL
Ninos Heroes Elementary Academic Ctr School in Chicago, IL
Pirie Elementary Fine Arts & Academic C School in Chicago, IL
Alop Academic Learning Program in Maywood, IL
Academic Behavior&Community Acad in Quincy, IL
Kansas (1)
Pratt Academic Center in Pratt, KSKentucky (2)
Rockcastle Academy for Academic Achievement in Mount Vernon, KYThe Center for Academic Improvement in Owensboro, KY
Louisiana (6)
Park Ridge Academic Magnet School in Baker, LASherwood Middle Academic Academy in Baton Rouge, LA
Westdale Heights Academic Magnet School in Baton Rouge, LA
Red River Academic Academy in Coushatta, LA
Sophie B. Wright Institute of Academic Excellence in New Orleans, LA
Academic Recovery Ombudsman in Shreveport, LA
Massachusetts (1)
Worcester Academic Center for Transition (Act) in Worcester, MAMichigan (11)
Pathways To Success Academic Campus in Ann Arbor, MIJohn R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy in Detroit, MI
Akronfairgrove Schools Academic Learning Center in Fairgrove, MI
Flat Rock Academic Virtual Academy in Flat Rock, MI
Gerald R Ford Academic Center in Grand Rapids, MI
Lawton Accelerated Academic Center in Lawton, MI
Academic and Career Education Academy in Midland, MI
Soar Academic Institute in Redford, MI
Dr Joseph F Pollack Academic Center of Excellence in Southfield, MI
Southfield Regional Academic Campus in Southfield, MI
West Mi Academy of Arts and Academics in Spring Lake, MI
Minnesota (3)
Adult Academics in Crystal, MNAcademic Excellence Online in Duluth, MN
Academic Arts High School in West Saint Paul, MN
Mississippi (3)
Indianola Academic Achievement in Indianola, MSCareer Academic Placement Program in Jackson, MS
Morrison Academic Advancement Ctr in Jackson, MS
North Carolina (3)
Charles H. Parker Academic Center in Charlotte, NCIrwin Academic Center in Charlotte, NC
Atkins Academic & Tech High School in Winston-Salem, NC
Nebraska (1)
Johnson Crossing Academic Center (5–6) in Fremont, NENew Hampshire (1)
The Birches Academy of Academics - Art A Public Charter School in Salem, NHNew Jersey (1)
Dr Lena Edwards Academic Charter School in Jersey City, NJNevada (4)
Elko Institute for Academic Achievement in Elko, NVCowan Academic Center J-SHS in Las Vegas, NV
Peterson Academic Center J-SHS in Las Vegas, NV
South Academic Center J-SHS in Las Vegas, NV
New York (5)
Academic Leadership Charter School in Bronx, NYPelham Academy of Academics and Community Engagement in Bronx, NY
Bushwick Leaders High School for Academic Excellence in Brooklyn, NY
New Voices School of Academic and Creative Arts in Brooklyn, NY
Middle School 224 Manhattan East School for Arts & Academics in New York, NY
Ohio (3)
Fort Hayes Arts and Academic High School in Columbus, OHThe Richland School of Academic Arts in Mansfield, OH
North Ridgeville Academic Center in North Ridgeville, OH
Oklahoma (1)
7Th and 8Th Grade Academic Ctr in Poteau, OKOregon (1)
Academy of Arts and Academics in Springfield, ORPennsylvania (3)
Fitler Academics Plus in Philadelphia, PALewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School in Philadelphia, PA
Manchester Academic Cs in Pittsburgh, PA
South Carolina (2)
Academy for Technology and Academics in Conway, SCAcademic Magnet High in North Charleston, SC
Tennessee (3)
Jackson Academic STEAM Academy in Jackson, TNMadison Academic Magnet High School in Jackson, TN
Southern Avenue Charter School of Academic Excellence Creati in Memphis, TN
Texas (17)
Anna Academic Achievement Center in Anna, TXBrownsville Academic Center in Brownsville, TX
Academic Counseling and Transition Academy in Channelview, TX
Tuloso-Midway Academic Career Center in Corpus Christi, TX
K B Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted in Dallas, TX
William B Travis Vanguard Acad of Academically Tag in Dallas, TX
Academic Behavior School East in Houston, TX
Academic Behavior School West in Houston, TX
Spring Branch Academic Institute in Houston, TX
Pathways Academic Campus in Killeen, TX
Levelland Academic Beginnings Center in Levelland, TX
Mercedes Academic Academy in Mercedes, TX
Sharyland Advanced Academic Academy in Mission, TX
Pflugerville Academic and Career Education (Pace) in Pflugerville, TX
Raymondville Options Academic Academy in Raymondville, TX
Santa Maria Academic Academy-Options Campus (6–12) in Santa Maria, TX
Austin Academic Center in Sulphur Springs, TX
Virginia (4)
Program for Academic and Career Enhancement (Pace) in Glen Allen, VAGenerating Recovery of Academic Direction (Grad) in Henrico, VA
General Academic Development in Highland Springs, VA
Middle Peninsula Academic Center in King William, VA
Washington (3)
Green Hill Academic School in Chehalis, WAOutcomes for Academic Resilience in Lake Stevens, WA
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics in Vancouver, WA
Wisconsin (1)
James Madison Academic Campus in Milwaukee, WI
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