Donda Academy
Donda Academy is an unaccredited Christian private school for pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, located in Simi Valley, California, United States. It was founded in 2022 by American rapper Ye. During the admissions and hiring process, parents, faculty and staff are required to comply with the following stipulations: a non-disclosure agreement must be signed, the school's location must be kept secret and all members of the school community must refrain from publicly discussing the school's existence, practices and any other non-public details. All students, faculty and staff are required to adhere to the school dress code of black Balenciaga uniforms designed by West.
| Donda Academy | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
1625 Tierra Rejada Road Simi Valley, California 93065 United States | |
| Coordinates | 34°16′16″N 118°49′51″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private school |
| Motto | To be a reflection of God's glory in the world |
| Founder | Kanye West |
| Principal | Moira Love |
| Grades | PK–12 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 10:1 |
| Mascot | Doves |
| Team name | Donda Doves |
| Tuition | $15,000 |
| Website | donda |
On October 27, 2022, it was reported that the school had closed "abruptly" after West made antisemitic comments in interviews and on social media. It was reopened hours later. Its current operating status is unknown.