imagine…

Imagine attending a public high school in the heart of downtown St. Paul, unlike any other in the country. Learn the skills and techniques to become a professional artist from current working artists. Receive a college conservatory level arts education under the guidance of current professional artists. Prepare for college academically in on-level, advanced or AP classes.

A private school experience at a public school price.
No audition. No tuition.

50/50
arts + academics

SPCPA provides authentic arts training taught by current professional artists utilizing the conservatory model while aligned with academic state standards in English, math, science, social studies, world languages, and special education. Half of each day focuses on academics, the other on arts.

at-a-glance

we are a diverse,
focused student body.

SPCPA students come from over 40 different school districts.

90-95% of SPCPA students graduate on time.

we are prepared.

99-100% of SPCPA graduates are accepted to college.

50% of graduates pursue arts in some fashion after high school.

ON ACT TESTS

SPCPA students score 2.5 points higher than the MN average.

ON MCA's

SPCPA students score 20% higher than the state average in reading, 15% higher in science, and are typically at or above state average in math.

OUR ALUMNI SAY IT BEST

I had an amazing experience at this arts school! From the moment I walked through the door, I felt inspired by the creativity and talent all around me. The faculty and staff were incredibly knowledgeable and supportive, always pushing me to be my best and never giving up on me. Not only did I develop my artistic skills in ways I never imagined, but I also made lasting friendships with fellow students who share my passion for the arts. The resources and opportunities available at this school are unparalleled, and I feel so grateful to have been a part of such a vibrant and welcoming community. I would highly recommend this arts school to anyone looking to grow their talents and discover their potential as an artist.

Maria Briggs, Broadway actor/dancer/singer, Class of 2009

CONNECTED

An important part of SPCPA’s purpose is to connect the students and the school to the Twin Cities professional arts community in a number of ways.

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Congratulations to senior Bridget Cisneros! Bridget was one of the very few high school students selected into the Young Woman's Initiative of Minnesota this fall!

The Young Women’s Initiative of Minnesota (YWI MN) is a partnership between the Governor’s Office, the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota, and the YWCA. The YWI MN includes a cabinet, which is comprised of young women and gender-expansive youth aged 16-24, and an executive council, which is comprised of leaders from government, business, academia, philanthropy, and nonprofits.

YWI MN centers the leadership and solutions of young women of color, American Indian young women, young women from Greater Minnesota, LGBTQ+ youth, and young women with disabilities. The initiative brings together nonprofits, businesses, government, philanthropies, and young women to promote equitable systems that benefit all, grounded in the belief that when young Black, Indigenous, and women of color in Minnesota thrive, families and communities thrive. The YWI MN’s statewide partnership and direct investments in young women and gender-expansive people are now being replicated across the nation through the National Philanthropic Collaborative of Young Women’s Initiatives.

Bridget would love to meet with other SPCPA students to talk about the application process and the program itself.

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Congratulations to senior Bridget Cisneros! Bridget was one of the very few high school students selected into the Young Womans Initiative of Minnesota this fall! 

The Young Women’s Initiative of Minnesota (YWI MN) is a partnership between the Governor’s Office, the Women’s Foundation of Minnesota, and the YWCA. The YWI MN includes a cabinet, which is comprised of young women and gender-expansive youth aged 16-24, and an executive council, which is comprised of leaders from government, business, academia, philanthropy, and nonprofits.

YWI MN centers the leadership and solutions of young women of color, American Indian young women, young women from Greater Minnesota, LGBTQ+ youth, and young women with disabilities. The initiative brings together nonprofits, businesses, government, philanthropies, and young women to promote equitable systems that benefit all, grounded in the belief that when young Black, Indigenous, and women of color in Minnesota thrive, families and communities thrive. The YWI MN’s statewide partnership and direct investments in young women and gender-expansive people are now being replicated across the nation through the National Philanthropic Collaborative of Young Women’s Initiatives.

Bridget would love to meet with other SPCPA students to talk about the application process and the program itself.

#spcpacommunity 
#spcpaacademics

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Congratulations, Bridget.

Congratulations Bridget 🎊 👏

Congrats!

Give to the Max Day is coming up on Thursday, Nov. 21 – please consider SPCPA when you choose to make a donation. Early giving has begun!

www.givemn.org/organization/Spcpa

#saintpaulconservatoryforperformingartists #SPCPA #saintpaulconservatory
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Give to the Max Day is coming up on Thursday, Nov. 21 - please consider SPCPA when you choose to make a donation.  Early giving has begun!

https://www.givemn.org/organization/Spcpa

#saintpaulconservatoryforperformingartists #spcpa #saintpaulconservatory

We were thrilled to have Rodney Cottier with us yesterday for a Master Class with 11th and 12th grade theatre and musical theatre students. Rodney is the Associate Director with LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art). He has directed 25 plays from Shakespeare’s canon and worked at Shakespeare’s Globe as Master-of-Fight on several productions, including Mark Rylance’s Hamlet, as well as at the Royal Opera House, English and Welsh National Opera, the National Theatre Studio and many regional theatres. Thank you, Rodney!

#spcpacommunity #spcpaarts #lamda
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We were thrilled to have Rodney Cottier with us yesterday for a Master Class with 11th and 12th grade theatre and musical theatre students.  Rodney is the Associate Director with LAMDA (London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art). He has directed 25 plays from Shakespeare’s canon and worked at Shakespeare’s Globe as Master-of-Fight on several productions, including Mark Rylance’s Hamlet, as well as at the Royal Opera House, English and Welsh National Opera, the National Theatre Studio and many regional theatres.  Thank you, Rodney!

#spcpacommunity #spcpaarts #lamda

Get your tickets now to see four current SPCPA students (Mollie Allen, Liam Beck-O’Sullivan, Junia Morrow, and Jon Schumacher) in Dr. Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas at
Children's Theatre Company! The show also features SPCPA Alum, Angela Steele. Get your tickets: childrenstheatre.org

Have a great run ya’ll!

#spcpa #spcpacommunity #childrenstheatrecompany #spcpaalum #saintpaulconservatory
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Get your tickets now to see four current SPCPA students (Mollie Allen, Liam Beck-O’Sullivan, Junia Morrow, and Jon Schumacher) in Dr. Seuss’s How The Grinch Stole Christmas at
Childrens Theatre Company! The show also features SPCPA Alum, Angela Steele. Get your tickets:  https://childrenstheatre.org

Have a great run ya’ll!

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Huge congratulations to SPCPA 11th grade Creative Writing student LYLA FLUCK (pen name, Lyla Grace)! Her book, Deliver Us From Memory, has been published by Scars Publications, and was just listed on Amazon. It is a book of poetry and lyrical essays.
Sales can come through Lyla personally or directly from Amazon. Lyla is currently working with the publisher to get the book physically into bookstores – more information on that coming soon!

Get it on amazon now: www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJT8K1VW

#spcpacommunity #SPCPA #saintpaulconservatory #creativewriting
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Huge congratulations to SPCPA 11th grade Creative Writing student LYLA FLUCK (pen name, Lyla Grace)!   Her book, Deliver Us From Memory, has been published by Scars Publications, and was just listed on Amazon.  It is a book of poetry and lyrical essays. 
Sales can come through Lyla personally or directly from Amazon. Lyla is currently working with the publisher to get the book physically into bookstores - more information on that coming soon! 

Get it on amazon now:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJT8K1VW

#spcpacommunity #spcpa #saintpaulconservatory #creativewritingImage attachmentImage attachment

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WOW!!! Congratulations to Layla Grace and my beloved Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists (SPCPA) for teaching, nurturing, and supporting student artists! 🥰

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Fantastic dance masterclass yesterday with Shakia 'The Key' Barron! Come see the work of this Cowles Visiting Artist with her U of MN student cast fresh from the rehearsal process: Friday, 4:30 pm, Studio 100. It's FREE!

More info: cla.umn.edu/theatre/news-events/events/shakia-key-barron-studio-showing

Shakia “The Key” Barron is a choreographer, performer, and dance educator whose work is rooted in the African Diaspora, focusing on Funk Styles, Hip-Hop, House and other African diasporic dance forms. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Dance at Mount Holyoke College and Artistic Director of her own project-based dance company, Kia the Key & Company. Barron values and aims to create possibilities for embodied connection–using movement and music to generate kinesthetic empathy for both members and guests of the cultural forms she practices and teaches.

#spcpacommunity #UniversityofMN #UofMN #spcpadance #uofmndance



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Fantastic dance masterclass yesterday with Shakia The Key Barron!  Come see the work of this Cowles Visiting Artist with her U of MN student cast fresh from the rehearsal process: Friday, 4:30 pm, Studio 100.  Its FREE!

More info:  https://cla.umn.edu/theatre/news-events/events/shakia-key-barron-studio-showing

Shakia “The Key” Barron is a choreographer, performer, and dance educator whose work is rooted in the African Diaspora, focusing on Funk Styles, Hip-Hop, House and other African diasporic dance forms. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Dance at Mount Holyoke College and Artistic Director of her own project-based dance company, Kia the Key & Company. Barron values and aims to create possibilities for embodied connection–using movement and music to generate kinesthetic empathy for both members and guests of the cultural forms she practices and teaches.

#spcpacommunity #UniversityofMN #UofMN #spcpadance #uofmndance 

 

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SPCPA has been named to the AP Honor Roll! The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP program are delivering results and broadening access for students. For 2024-25, SPCPA offers AP courses in US History, Comparative Government and Politics, English Language & Composition, Literature, Environmental Science, Biology, Statistics, and Calculus.

#spcpaacademics #aphonorrollschool #collegeprep #spcpa #saintpaulconservatoryforperformingartists
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SPCPA has been named to the AP Honor Roll!  The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP program are delivering results and broadening access for students.  For 2024-25, SPCPA offers AP courses in US History, Comparative Government and Politics, English Language & Composition, Literature, Environmental Science, Biology, Statistics, and Calculus.  

#spcpaacademics #aphonorrollschool #collegeprep #spcpa #saintpaulconservatoryforperformingartists
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