The School for Creative and Performing Arts is a magnet arts school in Cincinnati in the US state of Ohio, and part of the Cincinnati ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools. SCPA was founded in 1973.
Serving 1,296 students in grades Kindergarten-12, School For Creative And Performing Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is equal to the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,296 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School For Creative And Performing Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
School For Creative And Performing Arts's student population of 1,296 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,296 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Year Founded
1973
Colors
White, Black
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
School Rankings
School For Creative And Performing Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School For Creative And Performing Arts is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1987 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
58%
17%
White
28%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School For Creative And Performing Arts's ranking?
School For Creative And Performing Arts is ranked #1987 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are School For Creative And Performing Arts often compared to?
School For Creative And Performing Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Walnut Hills High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of School For Creative And Performing Arts?
The graduation rate of School For Creative And Performing Arts is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend School For Creative And Performing Arts?
1,296 students attend School For Creative And Performing Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of School For Creative And Performing Arts students are Black, 28% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School For Creative And Performing Arts?
School For Creative And Performing Arts has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does School For Creative And Performing Arts offer ?
School For Creative And Performing Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School For Creative And Performing Arts part of?
School For Creative And Performing Arts is part of Cincinnati School District.
In what neighborhood is School For Creative And Performing Arts located?
School For Creative And Performing Arts is located in the Over The Rhine neighborhood of Cincinnati, OH. There are 1 other public schools located in Over The Rhine.
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