Below Average
#8289 of 9,539 schools in CA
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts
High School · Contra Costa School of Performing Arts District · Walnut Creek, CA
A charter high school in Walnut Creek, CA where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2730 Mitchell Dr., Walnut Creek, CA 94598
- Math 16% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Contra Costa School of Performing Arts score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 29% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Contra Costa School of Performing Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,181/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Walnut Creek), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$188,170
Median home value
$1,307,100
Median rent
$2,989/mo
College educated
73.8%
Homeownership
76.1%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94598; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ygnacio Valley HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,111 | Compare → |
| Carondelet High SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 840 | Compare → |
| Carondelet High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 819 | Compare → |
| De La Salle High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,028 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,698NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts is listed in Contra Costa School of Performing Arts District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Contra Costa School of Performing Arts
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts is a public high school in Walnut Creek, CA, part of Contra Costa School of Performing Arts District, serving approximately 361 students in grades 6th-12th with a 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,289 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Contra Costa School of Performing Arts
What grades does Contra Costa School of Performing Arts serve?
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Contra Costa School of Performing Arts?
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Contra Costa School of Performing Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Contra Costa School of Performing Arts is 25.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Contra Costa School of Performing Arts rank in CA?
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts ranks #8,289 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Contra Costa School of Performing Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Contra Costa School of Performing Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Contra Costa School of Performing Arts has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Contra Costa School of Performing Arts a charter school?
Yes, Contra Costa School of Performing Arts is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Contra Costa School of Performing Arts a Title I school?
No, Contra Costa School of Performing Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Contra Costa School of Performing Arts?
46.0% of students at Contra Costa School of Performing Arts qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Contra Costa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (925) 235-1130
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 94598)
- 26,293
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94598; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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