Creative Connections Arts Academy

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.
691
Total Students
33.6
Full-Time Teachers
20.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Creative Connections Arts Academy
Demographic Student Count
White179
Hispanic322
Black100
Asian28
Two or More42
American Indian11
Pacific Islander7
  • Hispanic
    322 (46.7 %)
  • White
    179 (26.0 %)
  • Black
    100 (14.5 %)
  • Two or More
    42 (6.1 %)
  • Asian
    28 (4.1 %)
  • American Indian
    11 (1.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    7 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Creative Connections Arts Academy
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten44
Grade 150
Grade 249
Grade 350
Grade 460
Grade 560
Grade 649
Grade 767
Grade 859
Grade 964
Grade 1052
Grade 1145
Grade 1242
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Creative Connections Arts Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female37153.7%
Male31846%
Not Specified20.3%
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