ACADEMY FOR PERFORMING ARTS
The Academy for Performing Arts (APA) is a specialized public high school located in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, operating as part of the Union County Vocational-Technical School District. The academy is designed for artistically gifted students who wish to pursue rigorous academic coursework alongside intensive, pre-professional training in the arts. Admission is competitive, and students typically select a specific area of concentration—such as acting, dance, or technical theater—allowing them to immerse themselves in a conservatory-style environment while still fulfilling their graduation requirements.
Beyond the classroom, the APA is known for its strong focus on collaboration and real-world experience. Students frequently participate in high-caliber productions, workshops with industry professionals, and community performances, which help bridge the gap between high school education and collegiate or professional artistic careers. By blending a comprehensive academic curriculum with a dedicated arts focus, the Academy for Performing Arts serves as a premier destination for students looking to cultivate their creative talents within a supportive and disciplined academic community.
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076-2997
(908) 889-8288
ACADEMY FOR PERFORMING ARTS is a public Title I school in SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ with about 224 enrolled students. See other public high schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Career & Technical School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 224
- Teachers:
- 13.89
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 224 students
- White
- 47.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 29.5%
- Black or African American
- 15.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.0%
- Asian
- 3.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 87.5%
- Male
- 12.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.