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Our Vision

Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts is a dual-mission high school dedicated to providing aspiring artists and scholars with an academically rigorous pre-college curriculum and a comprehensive, four-year pre-conservatory arts program.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide an exemplary arts and academic educational experience to students who have a passion for the arts, are culturally and socioeconomically diverse and hail from across all of Los Angeles. Situated on Grand Avenue, we offer the highest caliber of arts-integrated education and the opportunity to access the rich cultural vibrancy of the Los Angeles arts community.

News & Announcements

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We Are One

Visit LAUSD’s We Are One website if you or your family need assistance or resources including information on virtual school options, transportation, immigration, health, wellness, food, or housing.
Dia de los muertos Commemoration 11/5/2025

VAPA Dia de los muertos Celebration & Commemoration Exhibit

Dia de los muertos is our annual event commemorating and celebrating the diverse & rich community of Grand Arts. We pay our respects to a culturally relevant & important aspect of many in our Grand Arts community.
Teachers will sign up their classes to attend.
Fall Musicale

Fall Musicale

Fall Musical
Thursday, October 23rd - Instruments
Friday, October 24th - Choirs & Jazz
5:30PM - Reception Featuring Soloists
6:30PM - Concert
https://grandartshigh.seatyourself.biz/
Winter Academy

Winter Academy

January 5th - 9th, 2026

-Bus Transportation
-Academic Enrichment & Intervention
-Before School and After School Programs

Calendar

ELAC Meeting

Time: 4 PM – 5 PM
Location: VAPA Parent Center & Zoom
Where Dreams Become Reality
Be ARTSY

Behavior Expectations

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We Are LA's Premier Art School

notable alumni

Notable Alumni

Presidential Scholar Winners

Presidential Scholar Winners

performers

Grand Arts Performers

College Acceptance

  • Chapman University
  • USC University of Southern California
  • UCSB
  • The University of California
  • LB
  • NYU
  • The University of California Berkley
  • Parsons
  • Yale
  • Berklee
  • Harvard
  • UCLA

At A Glance

  • 2008 Founded
  • 9-12 Grades
  • 99% Graduation Rate
  • 1,200 Students
  • 5 Specialized Arts Academies
  • 2020 Best HS Schools
  • US News Report 2021
  • CA Dept. of ED Exemplary Arts Education Program