Grand Center Arts Academy High School
Public Charter
| Grades: 9-12
Address
711 North Grand Avenue , St. Louis, MO 63103Contact
314-533-1791This school is wheelchair accessible
About this school
Mission
Our mission is to serve students with a meaningful, well-rounded education that includes a strong emphasis in visual and performing arts and a deep commitment to academic excellence. We strongly believe in community engagement, multi-cultural understanding, service and good citizenship.
Quick Fact 1
Arts education emphasis
Quick Fact 2
Dual credit; AP classes in science, history and visual arts; and college credit courses
Quick Fact 3
Free after school tutoring, ACT prep and Chromebook classrooms
Key Upcoming Dates
- Early Enrollment Application Deadline: Ongoing
Events
No upcoming events found.
School Hours
Core School Hours
08:00 am - 03:15 pm
Before School Care
No
After School Care
No
Transportation
School Bus
No
Post Activity Transportation
No
After School Transportation
No
Public Transit Options
See Maps
Cost
Tuition
Free
Financial Assitance
N/A
Uniform
No
USDA Food Program
No
Free Breakfast
Yes
Free Lunch
Yes
Staffing
Principal
Ms. Ashley Olson ashley.olson@confluenceacademy.org
Parent Coordinator
N/A
Teachers On Staff
36.2
Teachers Returning from Last Year
81
Nurses On Staff
Full Time
Counselors On Staff
Full Time
Social Workers On Staff
Full Time
Special Education
Yes
ESOL
Yes
Student Diversity
Total Students | 387.0 |
---|---|
American Indian / Alaska Native | N/A |
Asian | N/A |
Black | 74.2% |
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | N/A |
Hispanic | 7.2% |
White | 15.5% |
Multiracial | 2.6% |
Total Students | 387.0 |
---|---|
Male | 33.0% |
Female | 67.0% |
Limited English Proficient | 1.8% |
Students With Disabilities | 14.5% |
Low Income | 100.0% |
3
Average
3
Average
Student Learning
3 Average 1 Way Below Average Missouri Assessment Program
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
English Language Arts | 5 Way Above Average 3 Average 50.0% | 22.2% | 48.0% |
Mathematics | 3 Average 1 Way Below Average 4.8% | 13.3% | 35.9% |
Science | 3 Average 1 Way Below Average 7.7% | 17.7% | 38.3% |
0 0 Academic Growth
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
English Language Arts | 0 0 | 50.3% | 49.9% |
Mathematics | 0 0 | 49.6% | 49.8% |
0 0 Advanced Placement Courses
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
Enrollment | 0 0 | 3.7% | 4.5% |
Success | 0 0 | ||
3 Average 3 Average Graduation Results
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
Graduating in 4 Years | 3 Average 3 Average 86.9% | 80.0% | 91.2% |
Graduating in 5 Years | 3 Average 3 Average 91.3% | 84.4% | 93.3% |
2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average ACT Participation & Results
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
ACT Participation | 1 Way Below Average 1 Way Below Average 34.7% | 73.9% | 59.8% |
ACT average score | 3 Average 1 Way Below Average 17.6 | 16.4 | 20.7 |
4 Above Average 5 Way Above Average College Enrollment
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
First time freshman | 4 Above Average 5 Way Above Average 76.1% | 62.0% | 61.7% |
Students enrolled in remedial classes | 0 0 | ||
3
Average
2
Below Average
Safety & Climate
3 Average 2 Below Average Attendance
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
Attendance Rate | 3 Average 2 Below Average 69.7% | 60.4% | 82.2% |
0 0 Annual Dropout Rate
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
Attendance Rate | 0 0 | 5.8% | 2.0% |
0 0 Bullying Incidents
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
On Basis of Race/Nationality | 0 0 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
On Basis of Gender | 0 0 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
On Basis of Disability | 0 0 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
0 0 Discipline
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
Out of School Suspensions (OSS) | 0 0 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
3
Average
3
Average
Teacher Profile
3 Average 3 Average Teacher Profile
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
Average Years of Experience | 3 Average 1 Way Below Average 8.6 | 7.6 | 12.8 |
% of Teachers with Advanced Degrees | 4 Above Average 3 Average 54.4% | 43.2% | 60.5% |
3 Average 3 Average Students per Teacher
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
Students per Teacher | 3 Average 3 Average 13.0 | 16.3 | 18.2 |
Education Focus
Music
- Instrumental Band
Visual and Performing Arts
Yes
World Languages
- French
- Spanish
Technology
Yes
Special Education
Yes
Activities
Activities with Partner Organizations
N/A
After School Clubs
- Chess Club
- Student Government
Sports
N/A
Visual and Performing Arts
N/A
School Visits & Enrollment
Application Open Date
Application Deadline
Ongoing
Application Fee
Interview Required
Yes
Student Required to live within city limits?
No
School Tours or Shadow Days?
No
Requirements / Recommended Tests
No
Enrollment Criteria
- City Resident or VICC Approved Student
- Utility Bill
- Shot Records
- Birth Certificate
- School records
Enrollment Contact
Kristina Brendley
Kristina Brendley
Kristina.Brendley@confluenceacademy.org
314-533-1791