SCHOOL FOR CREAT & PERF ARTS HIGH SCHOOL

School For Creat & Perf Arts High School is a Title I public school that is part of the Cincinnati Public Schools school district, located in Cincinnati, OH with about 1,368 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 64 teachers, School For Creat & Perf Arts High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

The School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCPA), located at 108 W. Central Pkwy in Cincinnati, is a premier public arts magnet school serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. As one of the few schools in the nation that combines a rigorous college-preparatory academic curriculum with intensive pre-professional training in the arts, it functions as a centerpiece of Cincinnati’s cultural education. Students are admitted through an audition process, allowing the school to cultivate a dedicated community of young artists who balance traditional high school core subjects with daily, specialized coursework in disciplines such as dance, drama, music, visual arts, and technical theater.

Situated in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, the school’s facility is designed to mimic a professional performing arts center, featuring multiple state-of-the-art theaters, dance studios, and gallery spaces. This environment provides students with unique opportunities to work alongside industry professionals and participate in frequent high-caliber public performances. By bridging the gap between artistic passion and academic excellence, SCPA prepares its high school graduates for competitive entry into top-tier universities and elite collegiate arts conservatories, fostering a culture of creativity, discipline, and community engagement.

For more information, contact School For Creat & Perf Arts High School at (513) 363-8000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.