Akademiet Drammen was established in 2005 and offers upper secondary education with a varied programme, including specialisation in top sports and media. The school has received recognition for its learning environment, and according to the Norwegian Directorate of Education's student survey, it has had the highest level of satisfaction among Norwegian schools in recent years.
The school emphasizes a personal and inclusive approach to each student, with the aim of creating a safe and respectful environment. The premises and teachers are of high quality, and the school describes itself as a second home for the students, where focus on safety and engagement is central.