About the Data
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K-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 kindergarten through 12th grade for creative and artistic careers while also providing a rigorous college-prep education. All students explore theater arts, 2- and 3-D visual arts, media arts, instrumental and vocal music and dance.
Student Demographics
Asian
2.7%
Black or African American
3.4%
Hispanic or Latino
79.7%
White
11.6%
Other
2.7%
Teacher Demographics
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0%
Asian
0%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
0%
Black or African American
4.6%
Hispanic or Latino
23.5%
Hispanic or Latino
13.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
Two or More Races
5.9%
Two or More Races
0%
White
70.6%
White
81.8%
Withheld
0%
Withheld
0%
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 | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Students feel a sense of belonging | 81.3 % |
| Students feel engaged in learning and activities | 57.9 % |
| Students feel safe and healthy | 78 % |
| Students feel they have choice and agency | 69.4 % |
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 | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 19.9 % | 18.1 % | -1.8 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | 21.1 % | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.6 % | 14.7 % | -0.9 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 40 % | 42.6 % | +2.6 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 15 % | 13.4 % | -1.6 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 26.4 % | 32.4 % | +6.0 % |
CMAS: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 9.8 % | 11.4 % | +1.6 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.5 % | 8.4 % | +1.9 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | 20 % | 36.2 % | +16.2 % |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 7.5 % | 7.7 % | +0.2 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 13 % | 22.7 % | +9.7 % |
CMAS: Median Growth in English Language Arts
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 45 | 36 | -9.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 36 | +1.0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | NA | 42.5 | NA |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 37 | 39 | +2.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 50.5 | 35 | -15.5 |
CMAS: Median Growth in Math
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 52 | 38 | -14.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56.5 | 36 | -20.5 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | NA | 46 | NA |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | NA | 36 | NA |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 52 | 38 | -14.0 |
SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 35.4 % | 40 % | +4.6 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.9 % | 34.8 % | +5.9 % |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | NA | NA | NA |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 28.6 % | 37.9 % | +9.3 % |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 45 % | 42.3 % | -2.7 % |
SAT: % Met or Exceeded Expectations in Math
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 12.5 % | 14.5 % | +2.0 % |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.9 % | NA | NA |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | NA | NA | NA |
| Economically Disadvantaged | NA | 13.8 % | NA |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | NA | 15.4 % | NA |
PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 38 | 35 | -3.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40 | 34 | -6.0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | NA | NA | NA |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 41.5 | 33 | -8.5 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 38 | 39 | +1.0 |
PSAT/SAT: Median Growth in Math
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Students | 37 | 40 | +3.0 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | NA | NA | NA |
| Asian | NA | NA | NA |
| Black or African American | NA | NA | NA |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36.5 | 39 | +2.5 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | NA | NA | NA |
| Two or More Races | NA | NA | NA |
| White | NA | 45.5 | NA |
| Not Economically Disadvantaged | 37 | 41 | +4.0 |
| Economically Disadvantaged | 36 | 39 | +3.0 |
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
State Performance Rating
Academic Offerings
Academic Club or Competition
Arts Focus
Blended Learning
Ceramics
Choir
Drama
Drawing
Fine Arts
Gifted and Talented
Honors Courses
Spanish
Theatrical Design
Visual Arts
Special Programs Offered
ASCENT
Acting
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
Basketball (Boys)
Basketball (Girls)
Career and Technical Education
Concurrent Enrollment
Credit Recovery Program
Cross Country (Boys)
Cross Country (Girls)
Flag Football (Co-ed)
Football (Boys)
Internship Opportunities
Music
Physical Education (PE)
School Yearbook or Newspaper
Sculpture
Soccer (Boys)
Soccer (Girls)
Softball (Girls)
Student Leadership
Volleyball (Co-ed)
Volleyball (Girls)
Student Services & Supports
Breakfast
Community Resources
Lunch
School-Based Health Centers
Special Education
Mild-Moderate Support
Multi-Lingual Learners
ESL (English as a Second Language)
Early Childhood
Kindergarten English
Discipline: % of Total Student Population
Data for this campus is unavailable at this time. Please contact the school directly for more information.
Absenteeism
| Metric | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Average Daily Attendance | 86.7 % |
| Truancy Rate | 7.2 % |