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|name = Creative and Performing Arts High School<br />
|type = Public magnet school<br />
|established = 1978<br />
|location = South Philadelphia<br />
|focus = Arts<br />
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'''Creative and Performing Arts High School''' (CAPA) is a public magnet school in [[South Philadelphia]] focused on arts education. Students study both academic subjects and their chosen artistic discipline.<br />
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== History ==<br />
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CAPA was established in 1978 as a magnet school for artistically talented students. The school moved to its current location on South Broad Street as part of the [[Avenue of the Arts]] development.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://capa.philasd.org/about |title=About CAPA |publisher=School District of Philadelphia |access-date=December 2025}}</ref><br />
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== Programs ==<br />
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CAPA offers majors in:<br />
* Dance<br />
* Instrumental music<br />
* Vocal music<br />
* Theater<br />
* Visual arts<br />
* Creative writing<br />
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== Audition Process ==<br />
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Admission requires:<br />
* Academic qualifications<br />
* Artistic audition or portfolio review<br />
* Demonstrated commitment to the arts<br />
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== Location ==<br />
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CAPA's building on South Broad Street places it at the heart of Philadelphia's Avenue of the Arts cultural district, connecting students to the city's performing arts community.<br />
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== Notable Alumni ==<br />
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Graduates include performers and artists who have achieved success on Broadway, in film, television, and fine arts.<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Avenue of the Arts]]<br />
* [[School District of Philadelphia]]<br />
* [[South Philadelphia]]<br />
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