Serving 716 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Creative Connections Arts Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 716 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Creative Connections Arts Academy's student population of 716 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
716 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Rankings
Creative Connections Arts Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Creative Connections Arts Academy is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3977 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
21%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Creative Connections Arts Academy's ranking?
Creative Connections Arts Academy is ranked #3977 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Creative Connections Arts Academy?
The graduation rate of Creative Connections Arts Academy is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Creative Connections Arts Academy?
716 students attend Creative Connections Arts Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Creative Connections Arts Academy students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Creative Connections Arts Academy?
Creative Connections Arts Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Creative Connections Arts Academy offer ?
Creative Connections Arts Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Creative Connections Arts Academy part of?
Creative Connections Arts Academy is part of Twin Rivers Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Creative Connections Arts Academy located?
Creative Connections Arts Academy is located in the Sunrise Antelope neighborhood of North Highlands, CA.
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