Shaw Visual and Performing Arts School (VPA)
Public Choice Magnet
| Grades: PK-5
Address
5329 Columbia Avenue , St. Louis, MO 63139Contact
314-776-5091This school is wheelchair accessible
About this school
Mission
At Shaw VPA, we are dedicated to excellence and innovative collaboration of the arts and academics in a nurturing community.
Quick Fact 1
Robotics Program
Quick Fact 2
Partnership with the Assistance League
Quick Fact 3
Basketball team has won championship last two years running.
Key Upcoming Dates
No key upcoming events found.
Events
No upcoming events found.
School Hours
Core School Hours
08:00 am - 03:00 pm
Before School Care
No
After School Care
No
Transportation
School Bus
Yes
Post Activity Transportation
No
After School Transportation
No
Public Transit Options
See Maps
Cost
Tuition
Free
Financial Assitance
N/A
Uniform
Yes
USDA Food Program
No
Free Breakfast
Yes
Free Lunch
Yes
Staffing
Principal
Dr. Lori Craig lori.craig@slps.org
Parent Coordinator
N/A
Teachers On Staff
25.5
Teachers Returning from Last Year
N/A
Nurses On Staff
Full Time
Counselors On Staff
Full Time
Social Workers On Staff
Full Time
Special Education
Yes
ESOL
No
Student Diversity
Total Students | 321.0 |
---|---|
American Indian / Alaska Native | N/A |
Asian | N/A |
Black | 90.7% |
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | N/A |
Hispanic | N/A |
White | 8.1% |
Multiracial | N/A |
Total Students | 321.0 |
---|---|
Male | 44.0% |
Female | 56.0% |
Limited English Proficient | N/A |
Students With Disabilities | 12.2% |
Low Income | 99.1% |
3
Average
2
Below Average
Student Learning
2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average Missouri Assessment Program
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
English Language Arts | 2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average 10.1% | 22.2% | 48.0% |
Mathematics | 3 Average 1 Way Below Average 5.9% | 13.3% | 35.9% |
Science | 0 0 | 17.7% | 38.3% |
3 Average 3 Average Academic Growth
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
English Language Arts | 3 Average 3 Average 50.0% | 50.3% | 49.9% |
Mathematics | 4 Above Average 4 Above Average 52.5% | 49.6% | 49.8% |
3
Average
3
Average
Safety & Climate
4 Above Average 3 Average Attendance
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
Attendance Rate | 4 Above Average 3 Average 76.3% | 60.4% | 82.2% |
3 Average 3 Average Bullying Incidents
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
On Basis of Race/Nationality | 3 Average 3 Average 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
On Basis of Gender | 3 Average 3 Average 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
On Basis of Disability | 3 Average 3 Average 0.2% | 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
2
Below Average
Teacher Profile
2 Below Average 2 Below Average Teacher Profile
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
Average Years of Experience | 4 Above Average 2 Below Average 9.2 | 7.6 | 12.8 |
% of Teachers with Advanced Degrees | 2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average 31.4% | 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 14.0 | 16.3 | 18.2 |
Education Focus
Music
- Instrumental Band
Visual and Performing Arts
- Dance
- Drama
World Languages
No
Technology
Yes
Special Education
Yes
Activities
Activities with Partner Organizations
N/A
After School Clubs
N/A
Sports
- Basketball
- Flag Football
- Soccer
- Volleyball
Visual and Performing Arts
N/A
School Visits & Enrollment
Application Open Date
Application Deadline
Application Fee
Interview Required
No
Student Required to live within city limits?
No
School Tours or Shadow Days?
No
Requirements / Recommended Tests
Enrollment Criteria
- SLPS Magnet and Choice Schools Acceptance
- Current proof of residency
- Child's birth certificate
- Immunization/physical/shot records