CREATIVE PERFORMING AND MEDIA ARTS

Creative Performing and Media Arts is a Title I public middle school that is part of the San Diego Unified school district, located in San Diego, CA with about 1,031 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 53 teachers, Creative Performing and Media Arts has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Creative Performing and Media Arts (CPMA) Middle School, located in the Clairemont neighborhood of San Diego, is a specialized magnet school within the San Diego Unified School District. The school is uniquely dedicated to integrating a rigorous academic curriculum with an intensive focus on the fine and performing arts. Students at CPMA have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of artistic disciplines, including dance, instrumental and vocal music, theater, and visual arts, often under the guidance of instructors with professional experience in their respective fields.

The school’s mission emphasizes fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaborative skills, aiming to prepare students for high school and beyond while building a strong sense of community. By providing a platform for students to express themselves through media and performance, CPMA creates an environment where arts education is central to the learning process. The school is designed for students who are passionate about the arts and are looking for a middle school experience that balances traditional core subjects with hands-on, creative expression.

For more information, contact Creative Performing and Media Arts at (858) 800-5550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.