The Alberta School of Performing Arts
671 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 40 |
| Hispanic | 40 |
| Black | 567 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 10 |
| American Indian | 9 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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Black567 (84.5 %)
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White40 (6.0 %)
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Hispanic40 (6.0 %)
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Two or More10 (1.5 %)
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American Indian9 (1.3 %)
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Asian3 (0.4 %)
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Pacific Islander2 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 367 | 54.7% |
| Male | 304 | 45.3% |
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