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About Afrocentric High School

Welcome to Afrocentric High School, officially Columbus Africentric Early College (AECC), a versatile venue space within the Columbus City Schools system. Located on a 55-acre campus near John Glenn Columbus International Airport, AECC offers multiple spaces ideal for performances, ceremonies, tournaments, and community events. With an auditorium and a gym designed to host sizeable crowds, AECC is a practical choice for event organizers seeking accessible, reliable spaces in Columbus, Ohio.

Our page provides practical details to help you plan your visit or event, including capacity information, transportation options, parking notes, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations. We’ve highlighted affiliate-friendly hotel partners and dining options to streamline planning so you can secure your seats or book the venue with confidence.

Venue spaces at AECC include an auditorium and gymnasium, plus additional spaces like a small gym and cafeteria, all available for event rentals through district channels. For public transit, CTS/Columbus bus lines 7, 10, and 23 service stops along Allegheny Ave, offering convenient access from surrounding neighborhoods and the airport area. While public parking details aren’t widely published, organizers should confirm parking arrangements with Columbus City Schools or the event organizer prior to arrival.

Nearby hotels with airport convenience include Residence Inn Columbus Airport, Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbus Airport, Hampton Inn Columbus Airport, and Hilton Garden Inn Columbus Airport. These properties are ideal for out-of-town guests attending events at AECC, providing straightforward access to the campus and minimal travel time. Always verify current rates and availability with our trusted hotel partners when you book.

AECC has hosted multiple Ohio High School Athletic Association girls basketball state championships in years such as 2007, 2009, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2023, and 2024, underscoring the venue’s capacity to support high-profile events in a school-setting environment. If you’re planning an event at AECC, secure your seats or rental time early to ensure you get the space that fits your needs.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Official name and address: Columbus Africentric Early College, 3223 Allegheny Ave, Columbus, OH 43209.
  • Auditorium capacity: 700 seats (AECC Academic Building design data).
  • Gymnasium capacity: 550 seats (AECC Academic Building design data).
  • Relocation and campus: AECC relocated from downtown to a 55-acre campus near John Glenn Columbus International Airport in 2016.
  • Venue type and spaces: AECC is a Columbus City Schools campus with spaces such as gym, small gym, cafeteria; event rentals available through district channels (Facilitron listing shows multiple spaces).
  • Transit: Public bus lines near AECC include CTS/Columbus lines 7, 10, and 23 (nearest stops along Allegheny Ave).
  • Parking: Public parking details are not widely published; organizers should confirm with Columbus City Schools or the event organizer.
  • Nearby hotels for visitors: airport-adjacent options include Residence Inn Columbus Airport, Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbus Airport, Hampton Inn Columbus Airport, and Hilton Garden Inn Columbus Airport.
  • Notable events hosted: AECC has recorded multiple Ohio High School Athletic Association girls basketball state championships (years include 2007, 2009, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2023, 2024).