Donda Academy

Donda Academy was an unaccredited Christian private school for pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, located in Simi Valley, California, United States. It was founded in 2020 by American rapper Kanye West. During the admissions and hiring process, parents, faculty and staff were required to comply with the following stipulations: a non-disclosure agreement had to be signed, the school's location had to be kept secret and all members of the school community had to refrain from publicly discussing the school's existence, practices and any other non-public details. All students, faculty and staff were required to adhere to the school dress code of black Balenciaga uniforms designed by West. 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. Donda Academy is listed as closed by the California Department of Education with an official closure date of June 30, 2024.