Creative Connections Arts Academy

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.
716
Total Students
33.4
Full-Time Teachers
21.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Creative Connections Arts Academy
Demographic Student Count
White148
Hispanic346
Black111
Asian24
Two or More70
American Indian9
Pacific Islander7
  • Hispanic
    346 (48.4%)
  • White
    148 (20.7%)
  • Black
    111 (15.5%)
  • Two or More
    70 (9.8%)
  • Asian
    24 (3.4%)
  • American Indian
    9 (1.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    7 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Creative Connections Arts Academy
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten44
Grade 148
Grade 244
Grade 352
Grade 453
Grade 563
Grade 664
Grade 765
Grade 866
Grade 974
Grade 1049
Grade 1149
Grade 1245
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Creative Connections Arts Academy
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female39354.9%
Male32245%
Not Specified10.1%
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