PASEO ACAD. OF PERFORMING ARTS

649 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Paseo Academy of Performing Arts, located at 4747 Flora Ave in Kansas City, Missouri, is a specialized magnet school within the Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) district. The institution is renowned for its dual focus, offering students a rigorous academic curriculum alongside intensive, professional-level training in various artistic disciplines. The school’s mission centers on cultivating creativity and technical mastery, providing pathways for students to pursue careers in the arts while ensuring they meet all state educational requirements for graduation.

The academy features a diverse range of majors, typically including dance, vocal music, instrumental music, theater, and visual arts. Beyond the classroom, Paseo Academy is known for its vibrant school culture, frequently hosting high-quality performances, showcases, and community events that highlight the talents of its student body. By integrating the arts into the core of the educational experience, Paseo provides a unique environment for students to develop self-discipline, collaborative skills, and artistic expression, serving as a hub for young talent in the Kansas City area.

649

Total Students

56.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PASEO ACAD. OF PERFORMING ARTS
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	232
Black	316
Asian	17
Two or More	11
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	9

Black
316 (48.7 %)
Hispanic
232 (35.7 %)
White
61 (9.4 %)
Asian
17 (2.6 %)
Two or More
11 (1.7 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (1.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	KANSAS CITY 33
Phone:	(816)418-3525
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	649
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	669
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 7 116

Grade 8 78

Grade 9 132

Grade 10 112

Grade 11 117

Grade 12 94