About the Data
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1-12
Grades Served
789
Total Enrollment
17:1
Teacher-to-Student Ratio
8:20am-3:20pm
Monday - Friday
Not Required
Uniforms
District Transportation Available
Transportation
About the School
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy is a magnet school designed to prepare students in grades Kindergarten through 12 for creative careers while providing a rigorous college-prep education. All elementary and middle school students explore theatre arts, 2- and 3-D visual arts, media arts, instrumental and vocal music, and dance. In 8th...
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy is a magnet school designed to prepare students in grades Kindergarten through 12 for creative careers while providing a rigorous college-prep education. All elementary and middle school students explore theatre arts, 2- and 3-D visual arts, media arts, instrumental and vocal music, and dance. In 8th grade, students select arts studies they are passionate about that will lead to career-path studies in high school.
Student Demographics
Asian
2.7%
Black or African American
3.4%
Hispanic or Latino
79.7%
White
11.6%
Other
2.7%
Teacher Demographics
Data for this campus is unavailable at this time. Please contact the school directly for more information.
Student Special Populations
Economically Disadvantaged
78.9%
English Learners
30.9%
Special Education
14.4%
10.86
Average Years of Experience for Teachers
Student Survey Results
| Metric | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Students feel a sense of belonging | 68.8 % |
| Students feel engaged in learning and activities | 40 % |
| Students feel safe and healthy | 50.5 % |
| Students feel they have choice and agency | 59.9 % |
Parent Survey Results
| Metric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Parents feel involved in school decisions | 66.4 % |
| Parents feel welcomed by their school | 79.6 % |
| Parents have positive interactions with teachers | 87.4 % |
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in English Language Arts
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 18.1 % | 18.5 % | +0.4 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | 21.1 % | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7 % | 16 % | +1.3 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 42.6 % | 34.3 % | -8.3 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 13.4 % | 14.8 % | +1.4 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 32.4 % | 40 % | +7.6 % |
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 11.4 % | 12.1 % | +0.7 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.4 % | 10.5 % | +2.1 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 36.2 % | NA | NA |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 7.7 % | 9.8 % | +2.1 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 22.7 % | 25.5 % | +2.8 % |
CMAS: Median Growth in English Language Arts
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 36 | 39 | +3.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 38 | +2.0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 42.5 | 25 | -17.5 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 39 | 47.5 | +8.5 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 35 | 37 | +2.0 |
CMAS: Median Growth in Math
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 38 | 36 | -2.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 36 | +0.0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 46 | 25 | -21.0 |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 36 | 52 | +16.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 38 | 33 | -5.0 |
SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 40 % | 38.3 % | -1.7 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34.8 % | 31.3 % | -3.5 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | NA | NA | NA |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 37.9 % | NA | NA |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 42.3 % | NA | NA |
SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 14.5 % | 21.7 % | +7.2 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | NA | 20.8 % | NA |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | NA | NA | NA |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 13.8 % | NA | NA |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 15.4 % | NA | NA |
PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 35 | 34 | -1.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 | 32.5 | -1.5 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | NA | NA | NA |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 33 | NA | NA |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 39 | 35 | -4.0 |
PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Math
| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 40 | 47.5 | +7.5 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 45.5 | +6.5 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 45.5 | NA | NA |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 41 | 56 | +15.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 39 | 46 | +7.0 |
4-Year Graduation Rate
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 91.43 % | 98 % | +6.6 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | 2 % | NA |
| Asian | 75 % | 98 % | +23.0 % |
| Black or African American | 100 % | 98 % | -2.0 % |
| Hispanic or Latino | 94.34 % | 98 % | +3.7 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | 2 % | NA |
| Two or More Races | 0 % | 98 % | +98.0 % |
| White | 90.91 % | 50 % | -40.9 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 93.22 % | 97.9 % | +4.7 % |
Improvement Plan
Preliminary State Performance Rating
Academic Offerings
Academic Club or Competition
Adapted Physical Education
Audio Production
Blended Learning
Ceramics
Choir
Club Based on Ethnicity or Culture
Digital Media Arts
Drama
Drawing
Film
Fine Arts
Gifted and Talented Supports
Honors Courses
Spanish
Theatrical Design
Visual Arts
Special Programs Offered
Acting
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
ASCENT
Dance Production
Music
Musical Theatre
Painting
Photography
Physical Education (PE)
School Yearbook or Newspaper
Sculpture
Student Leadership
Student Services & Supports
Breakfast
Lunch
School-Based Health Centers
After-School Programs
Community Resources
Special Education
Multi-Intensive Center-Based Program (MI)
Multi-Lingual Learners
ESL (English as a Second Language)
Early Childhood
Kindergarten English
Discipline: % of Total Student Population
| Metric | In School Supensions | Out of School Suspensions | Referrals to Law Enforcement | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 0.5 % | 3.1 % | 5.1 % | 5.4 % | 8.5 % | 22.7 % | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.7 % | 3.3 % | 4.6 % | 6.5 % | 9.8 % | 22.7 % | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 0 % | 0 % | 2.8 % | 4.3 % | 3.4 % | 16.7 % | 0 % | 0 % | 0 % |
Absenteeism
| Metric | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Average Daily Attendance | 87.2 % |
| Truancy Rate | 6.9 % |