Enrollment
285
High
STATE 838
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CONTRA COSTA SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS DISTRICT·NCES 060233614059
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts
2730 Mitchell Dr., Walnut Creek, CA 94598 · (925) 235-1130 · Contra Costa County
GRADES 06–12HIGH13-CITYCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL285 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
22.0:1
13 FTE teachers
STATE 18.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
29%
83 students
STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 42 | 15% |
| Grade 7 | 61 | 21% |
| Grade 8 | 53 | 19% |
| Grade 9 | 47 | 16% |
| Grade 10 | 26 | 9% |
| Grade 11 | 33 | 12% |
| Grade 12 | 23 | 8% |
Student demographics
71%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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START A DISCUSSIONSchools most like Contra Costa School of Performing Arts
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contra Costa School of Performing Arts this school | 285 | 29.1% | N/A |
| Aveson Global Leadership Academy Pasadena | 200 | 38.0% | N/A |
| Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy Vacaville | 474 | 34.2% | 58.6% |
| The MET Sacramento | 190 | 43.7% | 31.0% |
| Da Vinci Science El Segundo | 552 | 34.2% | N/A |
| Valley International Preparatory High Northridge | 259 | 31.7% | N/A |
Matched among California high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Contra Costa School of Performing Arts ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Contra Costa County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 285 | #1,223 of 2,093 | #38 of 54 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 22.0:1 | #848 of 1,352 | #21 of 41 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 70.7% | #101 of 1,351 | #8 of 41 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 29.1% | #1,409 of 1,575 | #33 of 45 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
285
-175 (-38%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
22.0:1
was 21.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 285 | 13 | 22.0:1 | 29% (83) |
| 2023-24 | 361 | 14.9 | 24.2:1 | 46% (166) |
| 2022-23 | 341 | 20.8 | 16.4:1 | 37% (126) |
| 2020-21 | 460 | 21 | 21.9:1 | 25% (114) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Contra Costa School of Performing Arts.
About Contra Costa School of Performing Arts
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts is a very small high school in California, with an address in Walnut Creek. It is open to students in grades 6 through 12 and enrolls 285 students. That is 66% below the average of about 838 students for high schools in California.
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts is run by Contra Costa School of Performing Arts District.
The student body at Contra Costa School of Performing Arts has no majority group. Hispanic students lead at 43%. Enrollment also includes 27% White, 14% multiracial, 12% Black, and 4% Asian. The school's Hispanic share is 15 points above the 28% share among Contra Costa County residents. A diversity index of 71% means there is a 71% chance two randomly chosen students at Contra Costa School of Performing Arts are from different groups.
There are about 22.0 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher at Contra Costa School of Performing Arts, which has 13. By comparison, the average for high schools in California is 18.2:1. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at Contra Costa School of Performing Arts is about 29%. The gap from the 45% average for public schools in Contra Costa County is 16 points.
In Contra Costa County, home to about 1,165,012 people, median household income comes to about $127,229, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 45%, and about 6% of people live in poverty. Contra Costa County's 280 public schools enroll about 167,423 students and include Contra Costa School of Performing Arts.
A public school about 0.3 miles away, Ygnacio Valley High, is the closest to Contra Costa School of Performing Arts. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of Contra Costa School of Performing Arts.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is City: Small. Contra Costa School of Performing Arts holds a charter, making it a public charter school.
In 2024-25, the school enrolled 285, down from 460 in 2020-21.
The Contra Costa School of Performing Arts discussion page is a place for special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Contra Costa County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,165,012
Census ACS
Median income
$127,229
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
45%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
280
167,423 students
Quick facts
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- Las Lomas HighHigh · 1,577 students
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- Foothill MiddleMiddle · 1,005 students
- Walnut Creek IntermediateMiddle · 940 students
- Walnut Acres ElementaryElementary · 689 students
- Bancroft ElementaryElementary · 672 students
Nearby schools
- Ygnacio Valley High0.3 mi · 1,059
- Valle Verde Elementary0.6 mi · 485
- Bancroft Elementary0.7 mi · 672
- Woodside Elementary0.7 mi · 289
- Foothill Middle0.8 mi · 1,005
- Oak Grove Middle0.8 mi · 681
Frequently asked questions
About Contra Costa School of Performing ArtsHow many students attend Contra Costa School of Performing Arts?
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts enrolls approximately 285 students in grades 06-12.
What grades does Contra Costa School of Performing Arts serve?
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts serves grades 06-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Contra Costa School of Performing Arts?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Contra Costa School of Performing Arts is approximately 22.0:1 (13 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Contra Costa School of Performing Arts?
At Contra Costa School of Performing Arts, the student body is approximately 27% White, 43% Hispanic, 12% Black, 4% Asian, 14% Two or more.
What district is Contra Costa School of Performing Arts in?
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts is part of Contra Costa School of Performing Arts District.
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