Creative Connections Arts Academy
Charter School
716 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Creative Connections Arts Academy (CCAA), located in North Highlands, California, is a specialized K-12 public charter school within the Twin Rivers Unified School District. The school is defined by its commitment to integrating rigorous academic instruction with an immersive performing and visual arts curriculum. By weaving artistic disciplines—such as music, dance, theater, and visual arts—into the daily learning experience, CCAA seeks to cultivate creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression in students, preparing them for both collegiate success and professional pathways in the arts.
Beyond its academic and artistic rigor, the academy emphasizes a supportive, community-centered environment designed to foster student confidence and engagement. The school leverages its unique status as a K-12 institution to create a continuous learning community where younger students are mentored by older peers, fostering a culture of collaboration. Through performance opportunities, exhibitions, and a faculty dedicated to arts-integrated pedagogy, Creative Connections Arts Academy provides a distinct educational alternative for families seeking a holistic, creative approach to the standard California state curriculum.
Beyond its academic and artistic rigor, the academy emphasizes a supportive, community-centered environment designed to foster student confidence and engagement. The school leverages its unique status as a K-12 institution to create a continuous learning community where younger students are mentored by older peers, fostering a culture of collaboration. Through performance opportunities, exhibitions, and a faculty dedicated to arts-integrated pedagogy, Creative Connections Arts Academy provides a distinct educational alternative for families seeking a holistic, creative approach to the standard California state curriculum.
716
Total Students
33.4
Full-Time Teachers
21.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 148 |
| Hispanic | 346 |
| Black | 111 |
| Asian | 24 |
| Two or More | 70 |
| American Indian | 9 |
| Pacific Islander | 7 |
-
Hispanic346 (48.4%)
-
White148 (20.7%)
-
Black111 (15.5%)
-
Two or More70 (9.8%)
-
Asian24 (3.4%)
-
American Indian9 (1.3%)
-
Pacific Islander7 (1.0%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Twin Rivers Unified |
| Phone: | (916)566-1870 |
| Website: | http://ccaa.trusd.net/ |
| Grade Range: | K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 716 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 33.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 21.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | N/A |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 461 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 98 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
44
Grade 1
48
Grade 2
44
Grade 3
52
Grade 4
53
Grade 5
63
Grade 6
64
Grade 7
65
Grade 8
66
Grade 9
74
Grade 10
49
Grade 11
49
Grade 12
45
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 44 |
| Grade 1 | 48 |
| Grade 2 | 44 |
| Grade 3 | 52 |
| Grade 4 | 53 |
| Grade 5 | 63 |
| Grade 6 | 64 |
| Grade 7 | 65 |
| Grade 8 | 66 |
| Grade 9 | 74 |
| Grade 10 | 49 |
| Grade 11 | 49 |
| Grade 12 | 45 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 393 | 54.9% |
| Male | 322 | 45% |
| Not Specified | 1 | 0.1% |
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
Charter School
649 Students
Other K - 12th
Charter School
1,931 Students
Other K - 12th
Charter School
1,181 Students
Other K - 12th
Not reported M - M
Charter School
152 Students
Other K - 12th
Not reported M - M
Charter School
195 Students
Other K - 12th
Charter School
519 Students
Other K - 12th
529 Students
Other K - 12th
Charter School
Not reported M - M
Charter School
1,729 Students
Other 1st - 12th
Charter School
11,713 Students
Other 1st - 12th
Charter School
464 Students
Other K - 12th
Charter School
7,460 Students
Other K - 12th
Charter School
1,668 Students
Other K - 12th
54 Students
Other K - 12th
Not reported M - M
Other K - 12th
113 Students
Other K - 12th
Charter School
1,493 Students
Other K - 12th