Fine Arts Academy

www.atasusd.org

238 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

The Fine Arts Academy, located at 6100 Olmeda Ave. in Atascadero, California, is a specialized educational institution within the Atascadero Unified School District. The school is designed to provide students with a robust academic curriculum that is deeply integrated with visual and performing arts instruction. By fostering a creative environment, the academy aims to support students in developing their artistic talents alongside traditional core subjects, encouraging both personal expression and academic excellence.

As part of the broader Atascadero Unified School District, the Fine Arts Academy benefits from the resources and mission of a public school system while maintaining its unique focus on arts-based learning. The school serves as a hub for students who are passionate about subjects such as music, drama, and the visual arts, offering a comprehensive educational experience that prepares them for future success by balancing rigorous coursework with creative exploration. For more detailed information regarding their programs, enrollment, or school calendar, interested individuals can visit their official website at http://www.atasusd.org.

238

Total Students

11.4

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fine Arts Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	47
Black	4
Asian	9
Two or More	11
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
162 (68.4%)
Hispanic
47 (19.8%)
Two or More
11 (4.6%)
Asian
9 (3.8%)
Black
4 (1.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Atascadero Unified
Phone:	(805)460-2500
Website:	http://www.atasusd.org
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	238
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 4 29

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 58

Grade 7 54

Grade 8 41