Serving 754 students in grades 9-12, Creative And Performing Arts ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 754 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Creative And Performing Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Creative And Performing Arts's student population of 754 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
754 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Creative And Performing Arts is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75-79%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
13%
14%
Black
48%
14%
White
28%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Creative And Performing Arts?
The graduation rate of Creative And Performing Arts is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Creative And Performing Arts?
754 students attend Creative And Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Creative And Performing Arts students are Black, 28% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Creative And Performing Arts?
Creative And Performing Arts has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Creative And Performing Arts offer ?
Creative And Performing Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Creative And Performing Arts part of?
Creative And Performing Arts is part of Philadelphia City SD School District.
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