CREATIVE CONNECTIONS ARTS ACADEMY

Creative Connections Arts Academy is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Twin Rivers Unified school district, located in North Highlands, CA with about 679 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th 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 27 teachers, Creative Connections Arts Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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 Connections Arts Academy (CCAA), located in North Highlands, California, is a specialized K-12 public charter school within the Twin Rivers Unified School District. The school is defined by its commitment to integrating rigorous academic instruction with an immersive performing and visual arts curriculum. By weaving artistic disciplines—such as music, dance, theater, and visual arts—into the daily learning experience, CCAA seeks to cultivate creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression in students, preparing them for both collegiate success and professional pathways in the arts.

Beyond its academic and artistic rigor, the academy emphasizes a supportive, community-centered environment designed to foster student confidence and engagement. The school leverages its unique status as a K-12 institution to create a continuous learning community where younger students are mentored by older peers, fostering a culture of collaboration. Through performance opportunities, exhibitions, and a faculty dedicated to arts-integrated pedagogy, Creative Connections Arts Academy provides a distinct educational alternative for families seeking a holistic, creative approach to the standard California state curriculum.

For more information, contact Creative Connections Arts Academy at (916) 566-1870 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.