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Childrens Creative & Performing Arts Academy

6365 Lake Atlin Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92119 -

School Notes Overview:

The Children's Creative and Performing Arts Academy was founded in June 1981 in Pacific Beach. The Campus population is approximately 350 students, with a diversity of backgrounds and interests. Students come to CCPAA from all corners of San Diego County. We have students from Escondido, Otay Mesa, La Jolla, Jamul and Ramona. International students enjoy a special place here, as well. Representatives from such countries as Japan, China, Germany and Israel can be found in all divisions. Children grow and develop in a non-graded, non-competitive, open classroom environment. Learning takes place both individually and in small cooperative learning groups. Montessori materials, methods and philosophy, as well as the Piagetian theory are implemented in the classroom. The child's learning experience proceeds sequentially from the concrete "hands on experiences" to the abstract. The concept of "Mastery" is fundamental. Each child is given the chance to fulfill his or her's potential possibilities to become an independent, self disciplined, secure and happy individual. The child's natural desire to learn is nurtured and encouraged to grow....

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School Overview:

	Childrens Creative & Performing Arts Academy
School Type	Montessori School
School Membership(s)	Other Montessori association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
County	San Diego County, CA
Student Body
Total Students	260 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	26%	37%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 38 students
	Kind - 18 students
	Grade 1 - 10 students
	Grade 2 - 19 students
	Grade 3 - 17 students
	Grade 4 - 17 students
	Grade 5 - 17 students
	Grade 6 - 23 students
	Grade 7 - 14 students
	Grade 8 - 23 students
	Grade 9 - 15 students
	Grade 10 - 13 students
	Grade 11 - 23 students
	Grade 12 - 13 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	13 teachers
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:20	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	188 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

The Children's Creative and Performing Arts Academy was founded in June 1981 in Pacific Beach. The Campus population is approximately 350 students, with a diversity of backgrounds and interests. Students come to CCPAA from all corners of San Diego County. We have students from Escondido, Otay Mesa, La Jolla, Jamul and Ramona. International students enjoy a special place here, as well. Representatives from such countries as Japan, China, Germany and Israel can be found in all divisions. Children grow and develop in a non-graded, non-competitive, open classroom environment. Learning takes place both individually and in small cooperative learning groups. Montessori materials, methods and philosophy, as well as the Piagetian theory are implemented in the classroom. The child's learning experience proceeds sequentially from the concrete "hands on experiences" to the abstract. The concept of "Mastery" is fundamental. Each child is given the chance to fulfill his or her's potential possibilities to become an independent, self disciplined, secure and happy individual. The child's natural desire to learn is nurtured and encouraged to grow.
Profile last updated: 03/04/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (92119)	School Zip (92119)	(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	21,850 people	33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	46%	32%
Population Average Age	42 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.8 persons
Median Household Income	$55,973	$51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.7 rooms	4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	40 years old	41 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	73% / 27%	55% / 45%