The Alberta School of Performing Arts

School Overview
The Alberta School of Performing Arts (ASPA), located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a specialized public magnet school within the Tuscalossa City Schools system. The school distinguishes itself by integrating a rigorous academic curriculum with an intensive focus on the fine and performing arts. Students at ASPA are immersed in a creative environment that prioritizes artistic expression alongside core subjects, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and technical proficiency in disciplines such as music, dance, theater, and visual arts.

The school is designed to serve students who have a passion for the arts, providing them with unique opportunities to perform, collaborate, and develop their talents under the guidance of specialized instructors. By blending traditional classroom learning with hands-on artistic training, the Alberta School of Performing Arts seeks to build well-rounded individuals, encouraging creativity, discipline, and confidence. Its location near the University of Alabama further integrates the school into the local educational community, offering students a supportive environment to pursue their academic and creative aspirations.
671
Total Students
47.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Alberta School of Performing Arts
Demographic Student Count
White40
Hispanic40
Black567
Asian3
Two or More10
American Indian9
Pacific Islander2
  • Black
    567 (84.5 %)
  • White
    40 (6.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    40 (6.0 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (1.5 %)
  • American Indian
    9 (1.3 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Tuscaloosa City
Phone: (205)759-3564
Website: http://alb.tuscaloosacityschools.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 671
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 450
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 48
Kindergarten 89
Grade 1 88
Grade 2 76
Grade 3 76
Grade 4 85
Grade 5 77
Grade 6 46
Grade 7 36
Grade 8 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for The Alberta School of Performing Arts
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten48
Kindergarten89
Grade 188
Grade 276
Grade 376
Grade 485
Grade 577
Grade 646
Grade 736
Grade 850
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for The Alberta School of Performing Arts
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female36754.7%
Male30445.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)