GRAND CENTER ARTS ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL

GRAND CENTER ARTS ACADEMY HIGH is a Title I public charter high school with about 411 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th 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 33 teachers, GRAND CENTER ARTS ACADEMY HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Grand Center Arts Academy (GCAA) is a premier public charter school located in the heart of the Grand Center Arts District in St. Louis, Missouri. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, the school is uniquely integrated into the city’s cultural hub, providing students with proximity to world-class institutions such as the Fox Theatre, Powell Hall, and the Contemporary Art Museum. The school’s curriculum is designed to provide a rigorous academic foundation while simultaneously fostering deep artistic development, requiring students to dedicate significant time to pre-professional training in disciplines such as dance, theatre, music, and visual arts.

The academy operates on a philosophy that balances creative expression with academic excellence, preparing students for both collegiate success and professional careers in the arts. By leveraging partnerships with St. Louis’s major cultural organizations, GCAA offers students unique performance and exhibition opportunities that are rare in a traditional public school setting. As a tuition-free institution, it serves as a critical bridge for students from diverse backgrounds to access high-level arts education, contributing to the revitalization of the downtown area while cultivating the next generation of creative leaders.

For more information, contact GRAND CENTER ARTS ACADEMY HIGH at (314) 533-1791 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.