Creative and Performing Arts

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Creative and Performing Arts is a public magnet high school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving 743 students in grades 9-12. Despite being part of the Philadelphia City School District, which is ranked 494 out of 610 districts in the state, Creative and Performing Arts stands out as a high-performing institution.

The school has consistently ranked in the top half of Pennsylvania high schools, with a ranking between 208-298 out of 634-686 schools in recent years. Its academic performance, particularly on Keystone Exams, is notably higher than the district and state averages, with 85.5% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in Literature, compared to 51.9% for the district and 63.2% for the state. The school's performance is especially strong for certain student subgroups, such as male students, African American students, and disabled students, who outperform their peers across the state.

Creative and Performing Arts also maintains a high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 68.6% to 96.3% in recent years, and a relatively low dropout rate of 1.6% to 5.9%. This is particularly impressive given that the school serves a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 99.6% to 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's proximity to other high-performing magnet and charter schools, such as Gamp, Parkway Center City Middle College, and Academy at Palumbo, suggests a strong emphasis on educational excellence in the local community, which may contribute to the school's success.


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Public, Magnet 9-12

 901 S Broad St
       Philadelphia, PA  19147-3601


(215) 400-8140

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
298th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,352 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  654

Racial breakdown:

African American:
47.7%
White:
28.6%
Hispanic:
12.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Creative and Performing Arts ranks better than 56.6% of high schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 10th among 54 ranked high schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.59. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Creative and Performing Arts who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Creative and Performing Arts is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (47.7%), White (28.6%), Hispanic (12.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Creative and Performing Arts is 17.8. 49 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Creative and Performing Arts is $15,352. 45 high schools in the Philadelphia City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Creative and Performing Arts:

SchoolDigger ranks Creative and Performing Arts 298th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Creative and Performing Arts in the ranking list.)

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Philadelphia City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia City School District 494th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Creative and Performing Arts

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Rank History for all students at Creative and Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 69.63 171st 583 70.7%
2004 59.78 265th 590 55.1%
2005 72.23 155th 593 73.9%
2006 85.35 40th 604 93.4%
2007 77.46 105th 615 82.9%
2008 69.89 172nd 621 72.3%
2009 73.81 152nd 632 75.9%
2010 77.65 107th 649 83.5%
2011 72.35 179th 660 72.9%
2012 72.63 173rd 664 73.9%
2013 54.21 307th 591 48.1%
2014 65.91 207th 580 64.3%
2015 60.08 345th 680 49.3%
2016 65.62 294th 677 56.6%
2017 48.18 424th 663 36.0%
2018 51.60 420th 673 37.6%
2019 56.45 375th 693 45.9%
2022 67.52 223rd 634 64.8%
2023 69.80 208th 674 69.1%
2024 59.59 298th 686 56.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Creative and Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.95 50th 129 61.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Creative and Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.42 163rd 652 75.0%
2024 61.63 243rd 664 63.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Creative and Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 52.71 356th 665 46.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Creative and Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 95.28 24th 513 95.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Creative and Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 76.86 144th 662 78.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Creative and Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 68.39 46th 121 62.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Creative and Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 79.28 51st 260 80.4%
2024 75.34 58th 284 79.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Creative and Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 92.66 14th 252 94.4%
2024 62.50 89th 274 67.5%
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Rank History for White students at Creative and Performing Arts

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.41 59th 577 89.8%
2024 78.41 108th 595 81.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Creative and Performing Arts

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 219 303 8 25 1 n/a n/a 0 556
1989 206 298 5 25 1 n/a n/a 0 535
1990 207 295 9 25 2 n/a n/a 0 538
1991 228 310 14 22 1 n/a n/a 0 575
1992 219 312 13 18 1 n/a n/a 0 563
1993 208 316 13 29 1 n/a n/a 0 567
1994 238 322 20 26 2 n/a n/a 0 608
1995 251 321 22 27 0 n/a n/a 0 621
1996 251 321 22 27 0 n/a n/a 0 621
1997 278 316 27 26 0 n/a n/a 0 647
1998 279 313 27 27 0 n/a n/a 0 646
1999 321 302 26 31 0 n/a n/a 0 680
2000 330 291 22 34 2 n/a n/a 0 679
2001 319 286 20 31 2 n/a n/a 0 658
2002 303 282 35 38 2 n/a n/a 0 660
2003 303 282 35 38 2 n/a n/a 0 660
2004 305 271 43 43 1 n/a n/a 0 663
2005 295 272 40 42 2 n/a n/a 0 651
2006 288 285 40 43 2 n/a n/a 0 658
2007 275 291 31 48 2 n/a n/a 0 647
2008 261 306 29 51 2 n/a n/a 4 653
2009 246 322 27 59 1 n/a n/a 6 661
2010 228 331 27 63 1 n/a n/a 13 663
2011 218 349 34 68 2 0 11 0 682
2012 197 356 34 72 3 0 21 0 683
2013 189 375 35 79 3 0 21 0 702
2014 195 381 32 79 1 0 20 0 708
2015 178 392 31 74 1 0 23 0 699
2016 165 382 31 78 0 0 51 0 707
2017 161 395 36 72 0 0 46 0 710
2018 145 412 35 66 0 1 44 0 703
2019 183 400 47 80 1 1 34 0 746
2020 177 393 49 86 0 1 30 0 736
2021 196 363 45 96 0 1 43 0 744
2022 207 361 46 99 0 1 40 0 754
2023 192 368 46 94 0 1 42 0 743
2024 187 312 35 82 0 1 37 0 654

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Creative and Performing Arts

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 556 41.0 13.5 n/a
1989 535 39.0 13.7 n/a
1990 538 39.0 13.7 0
1991 575 38.0 15.1 n/a
1992 563 39.0 14.4 n/a
1993 567 37.0 15.3 n/a
1994 608 38.0 16.0 n/a
1995 621 35.0 17.7 n/a
1996 621 35.0 17.7 n/a
1997 647 35.0 18.5 n/a
1998 646 37.0 17.5 n/a
1999 680 39.0 17.4 n/a
2000 679 40.0 17.0 0
2001 658 38.0 17.3 0
2002 660 37.0 17.8 0
2003 660 37.0 17.8 0
2004 663 34.4 19.3 0
2005 651 36.8 17.7 0
2006 658 37.8 17.4 0
2007 647 41.8 15.5 0
2008 653 37.0 17.6 n/a
2009 661 39.3 16.8 n/a
2010 663 41.3 16.0 101.5
2011 682 43.0 15.8 99.6
2012 683 36.0 18.9 99.6
2013 702 34.0 20.6 47
2014 708 26.0 27.2 49.3
2015 699 31.0 22.5 49.4
2016 707 32.0 22.0 100
2017 710 36.3 19.5 99.9
2018 703 28.0 25.0 100
2019 746 29.2 25.5 100
2020 736 28.1 26.1 100
2021 744 26.8 27.6 99.6
2022 754 27.7 27.1 99.6
2023 743 37.9 19.6 100
2024 654 36.7 17.8 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Creative and Performing Arts

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 556 41.0 13.5 n/a
1989 535 39.0 13.7 n/a
1990 538 39.0 13.7 0
1991 575 38.0 15.1 n/a
1992 563 39.0 14.4 n/a
1993 567 37.0 15.3 n/a
1994 608 38.0 16.0 n/a
1995 621 35.0 17.7 n/a
1996 621 35.0 17.7 n/a
1997 647 35.0 18.5 n/a
1998 646 37.0 17.5 n/a
1999 680 39.0 17.4 n/a
2000 679 40.0 17.0 0
2001 658 38.0 17.3 0
2002 660 37.0 17.8 0
2003 660 37.0 17.8 0
2004 663 34.4 19.3 0
2005 651 36.8 17.7 0
2006 658 37.8 17.4 0
2007 647 41.8 15.5 0
2008 653 37.0 17.6 n/a
2009 661 39.3 16.8 n/a
2010 663 41.3 16.0 101.5
2011 682 43.0 15.8 99.6
2012 683 36.0 18.9 99.6
2013 702 34.0 20.6 47
2014 708 26.0 27.2 49.3
2015 699 31.0 22.5 49.4
2016 707 32.0 22.0 100
2017 710 36.3 19.5 99.9
2018 703 28.0 25.0 100
2019 746 29.2 25.5 100
2020 736 28.1 26.1 100
2021 744 26.8 27.6 99.6
2022 754 27.7 27.1 99.6
2023 743 37.9 19.6 100
2024 654 36.7 17.8 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Creative and Performing Arts

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,010 (8.2%) $11,372 (91.8%) $12,383
2020 $966 (8.0%) $11,143 (92.0%) $12,109
2021 $2,378 (18.2%) $10,695 (81.8%) $13,072
2022 $7,761 (50.6%) $7,591 (49.4%) $15,352

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Creative and Performing Arts

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 375th of 693 High schoolsRanks 208th of 674 High schools
 23.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Creative and Performing Arts)61.337.1
 24.2%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Creative and Performing Arts)55.855.6
 0.2%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Creative and Performing Arts)7878.4
 0.4%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students746743
 0.4%
African American400368
 8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian4746
 2.1%
Hispanic8094
 17.5%
Pacific Islander11
White183192
 4.9%
Two or More Races3442
 23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students at Creative and Performing Arts are 48% African American, 29% White, 13% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 654 students attended Creative and Performing Arts.

Creative and Performing Arts ranks 298th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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