Creative And Performing Arts

901 S Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 743 students in grades 9-12, Creative And Performing Arts ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 743 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Creative And Performing Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Creative And Performing Arts's student population of 743 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
743 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Creative And Performing Arts ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Creative And Performing Arts is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#366 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
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60-64%
36%
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75-79%
55%
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40-44%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
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Hispanic
13%
14%
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Black
49%
14%
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White
26%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
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≥95%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Creative And Performing Arts's ranking?
Creative And Performing Arts is ranked #366 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Creative And Performing Arts?
The graduation rate of Creative And Performing Arts is 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Creative And Performing Arts?
743 students attend Creative And Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Creative And Performing Arts students are Black, 26% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Creative And Performing Arts?
Creative And Performing Arts has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Creative And Performing Arts offer ?
Creative And Performing Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Creative And Performing Arts part of?
Creative And Performing Arts is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Creative And Performing Arts located?
Creative And Performing Arts is located in the Hawthorne neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 1 other public schools located in Hawthorne.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 743 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 74%
  • : ≥95% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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