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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

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VAPA Clothes and Hygiene Products Giveaway

VAPA will be giving away free clothing and hygiene products to the community. Distribution will be at the front of the school and will occur on 1/23/25 from 10:00-11:00 AM, and 1:00-2:00 PM.
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Immigration Resource Clinic

Join our 'Know Your Rights' workshop to learn how to make a plan, stay informed, and take proactive steps to safeguard your future.

Faculty Meeting Dates For This Semester

For your planning, the faculty meeting dates for this semester are:
January 21 & 28
February 4, 11& 25
March 4 & 25 (period by period - week of 3/18)
April 1 & 8
May 6, 13 & 20
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ELAC Meeting

Time: 4:15 PM – 5:15 PM
Location: VAPA Parent Center & Zoom

SSC Meeting

Time: 4 PM – 5 PM
Location: VAPA Parent Center & Zoom
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Where Dreams Become Reality
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We Are LA's Premier Art School

notable alumni

Notable Alumni

Presidential Scholar Winners

Presidential Scholar Winners

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Grand Arts Performers

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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