THERE IS AN AFRICAN PROVERB THAT SAYS... “UNTIL THE LION HAS HIS OR HER OWN STORYTELLER, THE HUNTER WILL ALWAYS BE THE HERO.”
Atlanta, GA
LAUNCHING FALL 2026
*"There is an African proverb that says, 'Until the lion has its own storyteller, the hunter will always be the hero.'*
Our students deserve new storytellers—ones that reflect their strength, legacy, and potential. At Sankoré Prep, we are committed to empowering our students to reclaim their narratives and become the heroes of their own stories. ~ Atlanta, 2026
about us
Rooted in a legacy of community education, empowerment, liberation, and literacy, Sankoré Prep is a proposed 6-12 charter Sankore Prep set to open in 2026 in one of the south's most historical African American fertile neighborhoods, College Park, the West End (AUC), and Grove Park. Sankore' Prep will offer a transformative learning environment where students are inspired to realize their full potential.
Mission Statement
Sankoré Prep ignites the passion and purpose of every student by blending rigorous academics with real-world learning experiences. Through our holistic approach and year-round Freedom Sankore Prep® model, we cultivate students' inherent strengths, empowering them to lead with confidence, compassion, and purpose. Our commitment to healing, joy, and social responsibility equips students to transform their futures and the world around them.
Vision Statement
At Sankoré Prep, we envision a future where every student is equipped to lead lives of purpose, engagement, and influence. Through a unique blend of academic excellence, experiential learning, and emotional well-being, our graduates will enter the world as compassionate, confident leaders who lift their communities as they climb. We aim to redefine success by preparing a generation of changemakers ready to thrive in an ever-evolving workforce and society.
THERE IS AN AFRICAN PROVERB THAT SAYS...
“Until the lion has his or her own storyteller, the hunter will always be the hero.”
Many of our young people today still attend schools that look, feel, and educate like those in 1893. We have lost community, programs and reforms are driven by external preference versus truly listening to the needs and expectations of the community.
Sankore’ Collegiate Preparatory Academy is designed to help our children develop, create, and roar their own story, discover and lift their own voice, and prepare them to succeed in every field of human endeavor of their choosing.