Summary:
The Creative Arts Charter District in San Francisco contains a single K-8 charter school, Creative Arts Charter, which serves 440 students with an arts-focused educational model.
This school consistently performs above the California state average in core academic subjects, with its strongest results in English Language Arts and Science. A notable pattern is the significant growth in English scores as students advance; while third graders start below the state average, proficiency rates rise dramatically, reaching over 70% by seventh grade. Mathematics performance is more variable, showing a narrower advantage over the state average. The school maintains a 3 to 4-star rating, though its statewide ranking has slightly declined in recent years.
Key considerations for families include the school's specialized arts curriculum and above-average academic outcomes, balanced against a chronic absenteeism rate that is higher than the state average. With per-student spending above many California public schools, the charter model supports its unique program. The school serves an economically diverse population and offers a K-8 configuration, providing continuity through elementary and middle school grades.
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