SCPA Quick Facts

School Office Hours: 8:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Enrollment: 1400

Grades: K-12

Curriculum: complete college preparatory academic curriculum and pre-professional arts training in creative writing, dance, drama, music, music theater, visual art and technical theatre.

2010 Ohio Department of Education Rating: Excellent

Graduation Rate: 96%

Accreditation:  North Central Association of Schools

School Code: 361111

Admission Policy:  Students entering grades 4-12 are admitted by application and audition.  Students entering Kindergarten -3rd grade are admitted by application and interview. 

Tuition Policy:  Accepted students who officially reside within the Cincinnati Public School District do not pay a tuition fee.  Accepted students who officially reside outside the Cincinnati Public School District must pay tuition.  Tuition for the 2011-12 School Year will be posted by the district.   

Fees: SCPA students are required to pay a CPS Student Fee.  Additional arts department fees apply for specific programs.  

Bus Service: CPS Yellow Bus Service is provided for CPS district students K-8 that attend SCPA and meet the minimum distance requirement from SCPA.  CPS district students in grades 9-12 ride the Cincinnati Metro Bus.