Creative Arts High School

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209 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Creative Arts Morgan Village Academy (CAMVA), located in Camden, New Jersey, is a specialized public magnet school that integrates rigorous academic instruction with an intensive focus on the visual and performing arts. Serving students from grades 6 through 12, the school is designed to foster both intellectual curiosity and artistic mastery. Students are encouraged to pursue their passions in various disciplines—including music, dance, theater, and visual arts—while completing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares them for success in higher education and professional creative careers.

Beyond its artistic programming, CAMVA is known for cultivating a tight-knit community atmosphere where students are supported by a dedicated faculty. The school emphasizes character development, self-expression, and discipline, leveraging the arts as a vehicle for academic engagement. By providing a platform for students to showcase their talents in local and regional performances and exhibitions, Creative Arts Morgan Village Academy serves as a vital cultural hub within the Camden City School District, aiming to produce well-rounded, creative thinkers who are ready to make a meaningful impact in their communities.

209

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

7.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Creative Arts High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	83
Black	121
Two or More	2
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
121 (57.9%)
Hispanic
83 (39.7%)
Two or More
2 (1.0%)
White
1 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Camden City School District
Phone:	(856)966-6267
Website:	http://camdencitycamva.ss12.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	209
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 54

Grade 10 50

Grade 11 57

Grade 12 48