Academy of Arts and Academics

228 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Academy of Arts and Academics (A3) is a unique public magnet high school located in Springfield, Oregon, that operates on a project-based learning model. Designed for students who thrive in creative and hands-on environments, the school integrates rigorous academic coursework with intensive arts instruction. Unlike traditional high schools, A3 emphasizes interdisciplinary studies, where students often connect core subjects like history, science, and literature through thematic projects, performances, and collaborative community work.

The school is well-regarded for its small, tight-knit culture, which fosters strong relationships between students and faculty. By prioritizing critical thinking, artistic expression, and student agency, A3 aims to prepare its graduates not just for college, but for careers that require innovation and adaptability. It serves as a specialized option within the Springfield Public Schools district for learners who are seeking an educational experience that bridges the gap between academic mastery and creative practice.

228

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Academy of Arts and Academics
Demographic	Student Count
White	153
Hispanic	25
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	19
American Indian	4

White
153 (74.6 %)
Hispanic
25 (12.2 %)
Two or More
19 (9.3 %)
American Indian
4 (2.0 %)
Black
2 (1.0 %)
Asian
2 (1.0 %)

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:	Springfield SD 19
Phone:	(541)744-6728
Website:	http://a3school.org/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	150
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 9 80

Grade 10 68

Grade 11 49

Grade 12 31

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Academy of Arts and Academics
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	80
Grade 10	68
Grade 11	49
Grade 12	31

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Academy of Arts and Academics
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	119	52.2%
Male	86	37.7%
Not Specified	23	10.1%

High School 9th - 12th