Launchpad Studio

For Ages 14 - 18

Would you prefer a traditional high school or the adventure of a lifetime?

Launchpad (high school) is where learners prepare for the adventure of a lifetime, whether the next step is a selective college, launching their own business or a first job at SpaceX or Google.

Get a glimpse of the original Acton Academy in this video created by Launchpad heroes.

Launchpad heroes

Prepare for the real world through challenging apprenticeships, interviews with industry leaders, and deep reflection of how your gifts and passions align with a need in the world.

Read deep literature; communicate clearly and powerfully; and tackle real world computational challenges.

Wrestle with timeless moral dilemmas through Socratic discussions in Civilization and through studio governance.

Dive deeply into college level biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, finance and psychology through immersive quests and public exhibitions.


Serve in leadership roles in lower studios, their community, and around the world in the Acton Network.

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Would you rather attend Stanford or launch the next Google or SpaceX?

​Your accomplishments will be showcased in a series of badges that will dazzle admissions officers at top notch universities or convince employees, partners and investors to join forces in a world changing start up.

A Day in the life

  • Core Skills

    Mastering Reading, Writing, Math, and Civilization using computer simulations and Socratic Discussions.

  • Quests

    Competing and collaborating in a game-like series of real world projects to learn 21st Century Skills.​

  • Apprenticeships

    Experimenting with entrepreneurs, scientists and community leaders to hone your most precious gifts and talents until you find your calling in life.​

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Personalized experts to coach you

What are you passionate about? What did God create you to do?


At Launchpad, you’ll uncover your God-given gifts and connect with mentors across dozens of fields. Be coached by athletes, explore AI with experts, and walk alongside entrepreneurs, artists, and scientists who are living out their calling — so you can live out yours.

Rethink High School

Launchpad students get ready for real-world success by gaining valuable skills, mastering them through apprenticeships, and launching real startups, businesses, and projects.