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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

Going For Gold Art Show

Going For Gold Art Show

Please join us for our second art show of the year: "Going for Gold" Thursday, December 5th - from 3:30-5:30PM in the Visual Art Academy - hallway gallery. "Going for Gold" highlights a variety of artworks intended for entry into the annual Scholastic Art and Writing competition - attempting to earn "Gold Key", "Silver Key" or "Honorable Mention" distinction. All family, friends and staff are welcome to attend. The event is free.
Holiday Choral Concert 2024

Holiday Choral Concert 2024

Join us for our annual Holiday Choral Concert at La Placita. The Holiday Fair with games, food, photo booth and more begins at 5:30 PM and the concert featuring the Grand Arts choirs and the Elysian Heights Arts Magnet Choir begins at 6:30 PM. Tickets are available at the door.
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SSC Meeting 11-18-2024

This meeting is on Zoom and in Person . Please see About - Governance Council page for more details.
Annual Title I Meeting +

Annual Parent & Family Informational Meetings

Join us for information about the Title I Parent & Family Engagement Policy, our district’s ELD Master Plan, and information on the Individual Reclassification Plan document for your EL student.

Calendar

SSC Meeting

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

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