Creative Connections Arts Academy
Charter School
691 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
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.
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.
691
Total Students
33.6
Full-Time Teachers
20.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 179 |
| Hispanic | 322 |
| Black | 100 |
| Asian | 28 |
| Two or More | 42 |
| American Indian | 11 |
| Pacific Islander | 7 |
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Hispanic322 (46.7 %)
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White179 (26.0 %)
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Black100 (14.5 %)
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Two or More42 (6.1 %)
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Asian28 (4.1 %)
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American Indian11 (1.6 %)
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Pacific Islander7 (1.0 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Twin Rivers Unified |
| Phone: | (916)566-1870 |
| Website: | http://ccaa.twinriversusd.org/ |
| Grade Range: | K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 691 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 33.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 20.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | N/A |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 461 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 98 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
44
Grade 1
50
Grade 2
49
Grade 3
50
Grade 4
60
Grade 5
60
Grade 6
49
Grade 7
67
Grade 8
59
Grade 9
64
Grade 10
52
Grade 11
45
Grade 12
42
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 44 |
| Grade 1 | 50 |
| Grade 2 | 49 |
| Grade 3 | 50 |
| Grade 4 | 60 |
| Grade 5 | 60 |
| Grade 6 | 49 |
| Grade 7 | 67 |
| Grade 8 | 59 |
| Grade 9 | 64 |
| Grade 10 | 52 |
| Grade 11 | 45 |
| Grade 12 | 42 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 371 | 53.7% |
| Male | 318 | 46% |
| Not Specified | 2 | 0.3% |
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