Pittsburgh CAPA 6–12 is a Creative and Performing Arts Magnet School located in the heart of Pittsburgh’s Downtown Cultural District. The mission of Pittsburgh CAPA 6–12 is to provide every student in grades 6–12 with a comprehensive academic program rooted in a superior quality arts education experience that encourages excellence and success in their personal development as artists and cultural leaders.

The magnet application period for the 2022-23 school year is scheduled to open on Monday, November 1, 2021. The application deadline for January auditions will be Friday, December 10, 2021 at 5 pm. 

The guides below are from the application period for the 2021-22 school year. They are provided here as reference, so that students and families can see what the application process entails. New information for the 2022-23 school year will be posted in late October. 

Application Guides and Resources 
Step-by-Step Guide for Accessing the Application

Step-by-Step Guide for Completing the Application - General

Step-by-Step Guide for Completing the Application - CAPA Specific

Outline Guides for Audition Process and Requirements 

CAPA Essay Prompts & Audition Process Overview

CAPA Audition Details by Artform

Virtual audition information is also available on each art form page below

Online Guidance Authorization (one per applicant)

How to request a guidance authorization for applicants

How to complete a guidance authorization for counselors

Online Artistic Recommendation Form (one per art form)

How to request an artistic recommendation for applicants

How to complete an artistic recommendation for recommenders

Questions? 
Contact Ms. Campbell: 412-529-6116 or ecampbellhernandez1@pghschools.org