Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy Overview

Overview

Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy (NPA) is an International Baccalaureate school focused on the fine arts. Students perform at international festivals and hold concerts, exhibits, and workshops locally and abroad. Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy trips have included Japan, Indonesia, Ghana, Vietnam, and Spain. The school subscribes to a humanitarian approach to learning, and students volunteer time for community service. Parents are encouraged to participate in NPA events and projects.

Rankings / Awards

This details how this school compares to others based on U.S. News ranking criteria.

Medal Awarded	Gold
National Rank
#72
State Rank
#9
Charter Rank
#21

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Students / Teachers

These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.

Total Enrollment	124
Total Minority Enrollment (% of total)	33%
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)	49%
Full-Time Teachers	N/A

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Test Scores

U.S. News calculates these values based on student performance on state exit exams and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP®/IB exams).

Academic Performance Index Evaluation	Achieves CA goal
College Readiness Index	82.1

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School Data

School profile information is based on government data.

Grades Served	09 – 12
Setting	Remote Town
Charter School	Yes
Magnet School	No
Receives Title I Funding	Yes

District

This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.

Total Schools	3
Total Students	331
Academic Performance Index Evaluation	Does not achieve CA goal
College Readiness (district average)	82.1