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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Another day, another opportunity to support SPCPA students in a local professional production! You can see SPCPA 11th graders RIVER CLEMENTSON and MASON YANG alongside local professionals Beth Gilleland and Nathan Tylutki at Park Square Theatre in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. The show is directed by former SPCPA teacher and multi-JTerm director, ELLEN FENSTER. Today all SPCPA Theatre/Musical Theatre and 11th and 12th grade Dance students will walk down the block to our partners at Park Square to see the production. You can get your TICKETS here: parksquaretheatre.org/box-office/20242025-season

Have a great run Mason and River!

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Another day, another opportunity to support SPCPA students in a local professional production!  You can see SPCPA 11th graders RIVER CLEMENTSON and MASON YANG alongside local professionals Beth Gilleland and Nathan Tylutki at Park Square Theatre in The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.  The show is directed by former SPCPA teacher and multi-JTerm director, ELLEN FENSTER.  Today all SPCPA Theatre/Musical Theatre and 11th and 12th grade Dance students will walk down the block to our partners at Park Square to see the production. You can get your TICKETS here:  https://parksquaretheatre.org/box-office/20242025-season

Have a great run Mason and River!

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SPCPA students are performing all over town right now – you can see SPCPA 9th grade dance student, BYRDIE KRAFT, in Loyce Houlton's Nutcracker at the State Theatre (Minneapolis, Minnesota), December 14-22! Byrdie will be performing the role of cousin and maid in this year’s production. The production has been a beloved Twin Cities holiday tradition for 60 years.

Get your tickets here: hennepinarts.org/…/loyce-houltons-nutcracker

Have a great run, Byrdie!

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SPCPA students are performing all over town right now - you can see SPCPA 9th grade dance student, BYRDIE KRAFT, in Loyce Houltons Nutcracker at the State Theatre (Minneapolis, Minnesota), December 14-22! Byrdie will be performing the role of cousin and maid in this year’s production.  The production has been a beloved Twin Cities holiday tradition for 60 years. 

Get your tickets here:  https://hennepinarts.org/.../loyce-houltons-nutcracker...

Have a great run, Byrdie!

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FOUR(!) SPCPA students are in the Ballet Co.Laboratory production of Nutcracker in Wonderland: Dalila Hansen, Isabelle Tracy, Thalia Bell, and Kaitlin Hamilton. The performances are at The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University. We are excited to be at Ballet Co. Lab for 3 weeks during J-Term this year, and once again at the O'Shaugnessy for graduation – please support our students and our partners and get your tickets now!

Tickets: bit.ly/WonderBCL

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FOUR(!) SPCPA students are in the Ballet Co.Laboratory production of Nutcracker in Wonderland: Dalila Hansen, Isabelle Tracy, Thalia Bell, and Kaitlin Hamilton.  The performances are at The OShaughnessy at St. Catherine University. We are excited to be at Ballet Co. Lab for 3 weeks during J-Term this year, and once again at the OShaugnessy for graduation - please support our students and our partners and get your tickets now!

Tickets:  bit.ly/WonderBCL

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You can see SPCPA 12th grade dance student, ALLY SHURSON, in the Loyce Houlton's Nutcracker at the State Theatre (Minneapolis, Minnesota), December 14-22! "Featuring Loyce Houlton’s imaginative choreography, Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, and a spectacular cast of local student and professional dancers with special guest artists, Philip Brunelle and Steve Amundson will lead the 44-piece Nutcracker Orchestra."

Get your tickets here: hennepinarts.org/events/loyce-houltons-nutcracker-fantasy-2024

Have a great run, Ally!

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You can see SPCPA 12th grade dance student, ALLY SHURSON, in the Loyce Houltons Nutcracker at the State Theatre (Minneapolis, Minnesota), December 14-22! Featuring Loyce Houlton’s imaginative choreography, Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, and a spectacular cast of local student and professional dancers with special guest artists, Philip Brunelle and Steve Amundson will lead the 44-piece Nutcracker Orchestra. 

Get your tickets here:  https://hennepinarts.org/events/loyce-houltons-nutcracker-fantasy-2024

Have a great run, Ally!

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Go Ally!

Fabulous Ally!

Christopher Robin Sapp, part of the cast from the current touring production of Les Misérables playing at the Orpheum Theatre (Minneapolis, Minnesota), stopped by SPCPA yesterday to deliver 2 master classes for Vocal and Musical Theatre students! He worked with individual students on their 32-bar audition cuts. Thanks Christopher!

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Christopher Robin Sapp, part of the cast from the current touring production of Les Misérables playing at the Orpheum Theatre (Minneapolis, Minnesota), stopped by SPCPA yesterday to deliver 2 master classes for Vocal and Musical Theatre students!  He worked with individual students on their 32-bar audition cuts.  Thanks Christopher!

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Get your tickets now to see SPCPA 10th grade theatre student, Adeline Piekarski, as Liesl in the Northern Starz’ production of The Sound of Music. Have a great run, Adeline!

Tickets: northernstarz.org/events-%26-shows

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Get your tickets now to see SPCPA 10th grade theatre student, Adeline Piekarski, as Liesl in the Northern Starz’ production of The Sound of Music.  Have a great run, Adeline!

Tickets:  https://northernstarz.org/events-%26-shows

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From all of us at SPCPA, thank you for helping us reach our Give to the Max Day goal!

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From all of us at SPCPA, thank you for helping us reach our Give to the Max Day goal!

#spcpa #saintpaulconservatoryforperformingartists

Today is Give to the Max Day!

Please consider SPCPA. You may donate here: www.givemn.org/organization/Spcpa
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Today is Give to the Max Day!

Please consider SPCPA. You may donate here: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Spcpa

Today is Give to the Max Day!

Please consider SPCPA. You may donate here: www.givemn.org/organization/Spcpa

#SPCPA #GivetotheMax #saintpaulconservatory #visualart
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Today is Give to the Max Day! 

Please consider SPCPA.  You may donate here: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Spcpa

#spcpa #givetothemax #saintpaulconservatory #visualart
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