- Pittsburgh Public Schools
- CAPA 6-12
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Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
A Creative and Performing Arts Magnet
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Hours 7:35AM - 4:16PM
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ADA Accessible Yes
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Phone (412) 529-6101
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Uniform No
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School Colors Black and White
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District 8
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FAX (412) 338-6143
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Mascot N/A
ABOUT OUR SCHOOL
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Pittsburgh CAPA 6-12 is a Creative and Performing Arts Magnet school located in the heart of Pittsburgh's downtown cultural district. In 2009, CAPA was awarded the Blue Ribbon as a school of Distinction by the Department of Education.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. CAPA 6-12 offers a challenging and integrated curriculum that equally provides world-class preparation for college and university study, and conservatory level preparation for artistic careers.The environment at CAPA 6-12 is enhanced by partnerships and collaborations with local and national cultural organizations and universities that provide opportunities in which to explore the relationships between school, family and work. In 2014, US News and World Report named CAPA in the Top 20 of Best High Schools in Pennsylvania.Acceptance is based upon an off-site application and completion of a successful audition or presentation of an acceptable portfolio. Students may choose intensive artistic instruction in one of eight art forms: dance, instrumental music, literary arts, piano, production technology, theater, visual arts and vocal music. CAPA Audition Materials are available here.CAPA 6-12 offers National Honor Society, Ski Club, CAPA Chronicle (Newspaper), Unicorn (Yearbook), Student Council, all-school musical, Master classes, Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science, Amnesty International, intramural sports, African American CAS Council, 6th-8th Grade Athletics (Co-ed Cross Country, Boys and Girls Soccer, Boys and Girls Basketball), and Junior National Honor Society. Students have won awards from the Carson Scholars Fund, National Scholastic Writing Contest, Gene Kelly Awards, Music in the Parks Festival, National Choral Competition, City Theatre Young Playwrights Festival, Pittsburgh Public Theatre's Shakespeare Contest, National Scholastic Art and Writing Contest, PMEA, and Race to the Top Commencement Challenge.
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Additional Educational Services
Additional Educational Services:
Learning Support, Speech & Language, Itinerant Hearing and Vision, Autistic Support, Emotional Support, Occupation Therapy and Physical Therapy -
Advanced Placement
Advanced Placement Courses Offered:
World History Phsycology US History Physics English Government Calculus Biology Envirormental Science
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Athletics
Middle School Sports
Flag Football – Co-ed
Cross Country- Co-ed
Basketball – Boys and Girls
Soccer – Boys and Girls
High School Sports
Cross Country- Boys & Girls
Track- Boys & Girls
To learn more about athletics, visit www.pghschools.org/athletics
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Audition Materials
Acceptance is based upon an off-site application and completion of a successful audition or presentation of an acceptable portfolio. Students may choose intensive artistic instruction in one of eight art forms: dance, instrumental music, literary arts, piano, production technology, theater, visual arts and vocal music.
For more information, visit https://www.pghschools.org/caparegistration
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FACILITIES
CAPA 6-12, located at 111 9th Street, was built in 2003. The 9 story building a total area of 230,197 square feet.
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2 Science Labs
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33 Classroom Computer Labs
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2 Dedicated Computer Labs
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21 Art Labs
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8 Music Labs
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0 Multi-Purpose Rooms
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0 CTE Labs
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2 Gyms
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0 Pools
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1 Auditorium
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2 Cafeterias
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2 Libraries
School Materials
Handbooks & Procedures
School Calendars
Forms
Flyers
Parent School Community Council
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports
District News
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