San Diego SCPA

www.scpa.sandi.net

1,231 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts (SDSCPA) is a premier public magnet school within the San Diego Unified School District, dedicated to providing a rigorous dual-track education. Located in the Bay Terraces community, the school is unique for its integration of intensive professional arts training with a comprehensive college-preparatory academic curriculum. Students at SDSCPA audition for entry into specific artistic majors—ranging from instrumental and vocal music to dance, theater, orchestral studies, and visual arts—allowing them to develop their craft under the guidance of industry professionals and experienced educators.

Beyond its artistic mission, SDSCPA is highly regarded for its academic excellence and commitment to preparing students for higher education. The school cultivates a specialized, creative environment that fosters discipline, collaboration, and critical thinking. By balancing demanding conservatory-style training with challenging academic standards, the school serves as a hub for aspiring young artists who seek to excel in both their creative pursuits and their future university or professional endeavors.

1,231

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for San Diego SCPA
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	530
Black	92
Asian	253
Two or More	136
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
530 (43.5 %)
Asian
253 (20.8 %)
White
196 (16.1 %)
Two or More
136 (11.2 %)
Black
92 (7.5 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.6 %)
American Indian
5 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(619)470-0555
Website:	http://www.scpa.sandi.net
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	1,231
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	519
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	238

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 145

Grade 7 154

Grade 8 163

Grade 9 215

Grade 10 199

Grade 11 190

Grade 12 165