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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.

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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

2025 Graduation Ceremony Live Stream

Check out the 2025 graduation ceremony via livestream. Scan the QR code to view. Graduation begins at 5:00 PM.

Senior Awards Ceremony 2025

Please join us to celebrate the outstanding seniors in the class of 2025. The award ceremony will be held at VAPA’s auditorium on Thursday June 5th from 4:30 - 6:30 PM.

Graduation Day 2025

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2025!
We are looking forward to seeing you at ELAC to celebrate this joyous occasion!

Art On Cloud 9 - Senior Showcase 2025

Come celebrate the artistic accomplishments of our amazing Class of 2025.

Art On Cloud 9 - Senior Showcase 2025
OPENING - Friday 5/23/2025 from 3:30-6:00 PM
In the Visual Art Academy Hallway Gallery

Family and friends welcome! Light refreshments served.

Spring Dance Concert 2025

Spring Dance Concert 5/22/25 @6pm, 5/23/25 @7pm

Join Us For Coffee With The Principal

Join us Wednesday April 30th for Coffee With The Principal. There will be two separate meetings on Zoom.
First meeting is at 10:30 AM (Zoom ID:84616414406),
and the following meeting is at 5 PM (Zoom ID: 84591228761)
See the attached flyer for more details.

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