CENTRAL VISUAL/PERF. ARTS HIGH SCHOOL

CENTRAL VISUAL/PERF. ARTS HIGH is a Title I public high school that is part of the ST. LOUIS CITY school district, located in ST LOUIS, MO with about 400 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 28 teachers, CENTRAL VISUAL/PERF. ARTS HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Central Visual and Performing Arts High School (CVPA), located on South Kingshighway Boulevard in St. Louis, Missouri, is a specialized magnet school dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and artistic mastery. As a cornerstone of the St. Louis Public School District’s arts-focused curriculum, the school provides students with a unique environment where they can pursue intensive training in areas such as dance, theater, vocal music, instrumental music, and visual arts alongside their traditional college-preparatory coursework.

The mission of CVPA is to cultivate creative thinkers and performers by bridging the gap between rigorous secondary education and professional artistic development. Students are typically admitted through an audition or portfolio review process, ensuring a student body deeply committed to their respective crafts. By integrating industry-standard performance facilities with a structured academic program, the school prepares its graduates not only for higher education but also for competitive careers within the global arts and entertainment sectors.

For more information, contact CENTRAL VISUAL/PERF. ARTS HIGH at (314) 771-2772 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.