Creative and Performing Arts in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is a public magnet high school for grades 9–12 in the School District of Philadelphia. The school, commonly known as CAPA, has 900 students and is known for its rigorous academics combined with specialized arts education. Rigorous training in music, theater, dance, visual arts, creative writing and instrumental performance is provided, in addition to a college preparatory curriculum and honors-level academics. The student body represents the diverse urban community of Philadelphia, with students from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, usually admitted by audition or portfolio review. Creative and Performing Arts has about 37% proficiency in Mathematics and 78% proficiency in Reading. Offering a balanced mix of academics, leadership development, and innovation, the school has earned recognition as the best high school in Pennsylvania. As part of preparing for graduation and college readiness, students are regularly engaged in concerts, theater productions, exhibitions, competitions, and standardized assessments including the SAT, AP exams, and Keystone Exams. Creative and Performing Arts is recognized for its robust arts integration, nurturing creative atmosphere, and balanced emphasis on academic success and professional-level artistic growth.