CREATIVE CITY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL

Creative City Public Charter School is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools school district, located in Baltimore, MD with about 363 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Creative City Public Charter School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Creative City Public Charter School (CCPCS), located in the Park Heights neighborhood of Baltimore, is a K-8 institution dedicated to integrating arts-based learning into the core academic curriculum. The school utilizes an interdisciplinary approach, often employing the "Creative City Framework," which encourages students to explore academic subjects through hands-on projects, inquiry-based learning, and artistic expression. By placing a heavy emphasis on creativity, the school aims to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and social-emotional growth among its diverse student body.

Beyond its focus on the arts, CCPCS prides itself on being a tight-knit community that prioritizes the holistic development of its students. The school actively promotes environmental stewardship and civic engagement, often connecting classroom lessons to the surrounding Baltimore community. Through small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, Creative City seeks to provide a personalized educational experience that prepares students not only for high school success but also for active and thoughtful participation in their community.

For more information, contact Creative City Public Charter School at (410) 642-3600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.