The Accelerated Schools Employee Directory
Primary and Secondary EducationCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
The Accelerated Schools is a mid-sized network of charter and public schools based in Los Angeles, California, comprising campuses such as Accelerated Charter Elementary School (ACES) with a Dual Language program, The Accelerated School (TAS) for TK-8, and Wallis Annenberg High School (WAHS). It operates in the primary and secondary education sector with a focus on high expectations, a supportive learning environment, and active parent involvement. The network was founded on the belief that every child should be treated as gifted, with admissions decided by lottery for all incoming students regardless of prior achievement. Its stated goal is to graduate students who can succeed at universities of their choice and go on to contribute as employees, entrepreneurs, and community leaders while acting as responsible citizens. The organization uses innovative instructional strategies to improve academic achievement and aims to transform the South Central Los Angeles community through education.