School For Creative and Performing Arts

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.