“Amateka” means histories in Kinyarwanda,
an official language of Rwanda in East Africa.
We implement African-centered education
in schools and organizations to celebrate the world's Black communities.
We offer a college-preparatory education
for multiracial, multicultural high school students in Washington, D.C., recognizing the many cultural histories of the world.
Our community inspires multiracial, multicultural students
to discover the many histories of the global Black experience
we don't often get to learn about elsewhere.
With this knowledge, we learn how to lead and serve in a racially just world.
We choose career pathways where we can create change
and develop our skill sets to ensure that we are prepared for life, college and career.
We work together, learning from different perspectives,
because we know that it will take all of us to create a world
where each person can be valued and included.
We learn from and celebrate the contributions of global Black communities
to achieve a world where Black peoples are also valued, and included.
About Amateka
About Amateka
We are designing a
public high school dedicated to achieving racial equity through cultural exchange, service and leadership. We learn from Black narratives to build
global connection.
Academic Program
Academic Program
We offer an
African-centered curriculum
with emphasis in literacy, communication and collaboration. We are an Africana immersion environment, highlighting culture in all that we learn.
School Culture
School Culture
Ours is a diverse and inclusive community, with learners and leaders from a variety of backgrounds working together
to improve the world.
Join us in this effort!
We're official!
We're official!
As of May 2021, Amateka College Prep has officially achieved its nonprofit status! Becoming a 501(c)3 is a major accomplishment and responsibility. We are now formally recognized as a charitable organization, created for the public good. Our mission continues to be to "connect the world" by celebrating its Black communities.