Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts

    Los Angeles, CA · Public · Comprehensive High School (Grades 9-12)

    District: Los Angeles Unified School District - Secondary Counseling

    Website: vapa9.org(opens in new tab)CEEB code: 054376

    Fully accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges through June 2032

    1,069students

    in grades 9-12

    2025-26
    Census Day

    249
    Grade 9
    233
    Grade 10
    285
    Grade 11
    302
    Grade 12
    CourseA-G Area
    AP Government and Politics United States
    A · History
    AP Human Geography
    A · History
    AP United States History
    A · History
    AP World History
    A · History
    Principles of American Democracy
    A · History
    U.S. History and Geography - Edgenuity
    A · History
    US History 20th Century AB
    A · History
    World History, Culture Geography: Mod World AB
    A · History
    World History, Culture, and Geography
    A · History
    World History, Culture, and Geography - Edgenuity
    A · History
    American Literature Composition
    B · English
    AP English Language and Composition
    B · English
    AP English Literature and Composition
    B · English
    Comprehensive English 12AB
    B · English
    Contemporary Composition
    B · English
    English 10AB
    B · English
    English 9 AB
    B · English
    English Language Arts 10 - Edgenuity
    B · English
    English Language Arts 11 - Edgenuity
    B · English
    English Language Arts 12 - Edgenuity
    B · English
    English Language Arts 9 - Edgenuity
    B · English
    English Language Development 10 A/B
    B · English
    English Language Development 11 AB
    B · English
    Expository Composition
    B · English
    Expository Reading and Writing - Edgenuity
    B · English
    H English 9AB
    B · English
    Honors English 10 AB
    B · English
    Modern Literature
    B · English
    Women in Literature
    B · English
    World Literature
    B · English
    Algebra I - Edgenuity
    C · Math
    Algebra II - Edgenuity
    C · Math
    AP Calculus AB
    C · Math
    AP Calculus BC
    C · Math
    AP Computer Science A
    C · Math
    AP Precalculus
    C · Math
    AP Statistics
    C · Math
    CC Geometry Edgenuity
    C · Math
    Common Core Algebra 1
    C · Math
    Common Core Algebra 2 AB
    C · Math
    Common Core Geometry AB
    C · Math
    Pre-Calculus - Edgenuity
    C · Math
    PreCalculus
    C · Math
    Statistics and Probability AB
    C · Math
    Transition to College Math and Statistics
    C · Math
    AP Computer Science Principles
    D · Science
    AP Environmental Science
    D · Science
    Biology of the Living Earth AB
    D · Science
    Biology with Labs - Edgenuity
    D · Science
    Chemistry in the Earth System AB
    D · Science
    Chemistry with Labs - Edgenuity
    D · Science
    H INTRO TO FORENSIC SCIENCE AB
    D · Science
    Honors Biology of Living Earth
    D · Science
    Honors Chemistry in The Earth System
    D · Science
    Honors Physics of the Universe
    D · Science
    Marine Biology AB
    D · Science
    Physics of the Universe AB
    D · Science
    Physiology AB
    D · Science
    American Sign Language (ASL) and Deaf Culture 1A
    E · Language
    American Sign Language 2AB
    E · Language
    AP Spanish Language and Culture
    E · Language
    AP Spanish Literature and Culture
    E · Language
    Japanese 1AB
    E · Language
    Japanese 2AB
    E · Language
    Japanese 3AB
    E · Language
    Japanese 4AB
    E · Language
    Spanish 1AB
    E · Language
    Spanish 2AB
    E · Language
    Spanish 3AB
    E · Language
    Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1AB
    E · Language
    Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2AB
    E · Language
    Spanish I
    E · Language
    Spanish I - Edgenuity
    E · Language
    Spanish II
    E · Language
    Spanish II - Edgenuity
    E · Language
    Spanish III - Edgenuity
    E · Language
    Acting for Film and Television I (A/B)
    F · Arts
    Advanced Band AB
    F · Arts
    Advanced Orchestra AB
    F · Arts
    Advanced Painting and Drawing AB
    F · Arts
    Advertising Design 1 AB
    F · Arts
    Animation 1 - CTE
    F · Arts
    AP 2D Art and Design
    F · Arts
    AP 3D Art and Design
    F · Arts
    AP Art History
    F · Arts
    AP Drawing
    F · Arts
    AP Music Theory
    F · Arts
    Ballet SH 2AB
    F · Arts
    Ballet SH 3AB
    F · Arts
    Beginning Ballet SH AB
    F · Arts
    Beginning Dance Choreography and Production
    F · Arts
    Choir AB
    F · Arts
    Choreographic Process SH 2AB
    F · Arts
    Chorus AB
    F · Arts
    CTE - Advanced Digital Music Production
    F · Arts
    CTE – Digital Music Production AB
    F · Arts
    CTE Animation 2 AB
    F · Arts
    CTE DRAWING AND ANIMATION FUNDAMENTALS AB
    F · Arts
    Dance AB
    F · Arts
    Dance Company A/B
    F · Arts
    Design AB
    F · Arts
    Design Crafts AB
    F · Arts
    Digital Imaging 1AB
    F · Arts
    Drawing 2 AB
    F · Arts
    Drawing AB
    F · Arts
    Game Design Foundations Senior High AB
    F · Arts
    GLEE AB
    F · Arts
    Graphic Design/Photoshop I CTE
    F · Arts
    Guitar AB
    F · Arts
    Harmony 1AB
    F · Arts
    Harmony 2AB
    F · Arts
    Hip Hop Dance
    F · Arts
    Instrumental Ensemble AB
    F · Arts
    Instruments AB
    F · Arts
    Introduction to Art AB
    F · Arts
    Jazz Dance SH 1AB
    F · Arts
    Jazz Dance SH 2AB
    F · Arts
    Jazz Ensemble AB
    F · Arts
    Life Drawing AB
    F · Arts
    Mariachi Senior High AB
    F · Arts
    Modern Band Senior High AB
    F · Arts
    Modern Dance for Senior High 1A
    F · Arts
    Music History, Literature and Analysis AB
    F · Arts
    Music Industry and Media AB
    F · Arts
    Music Technology A B
    F · Arts
    Music Technology: Production & Performance AB
    F · Arts
    MUSIC THEATRE WORKSHOP AB
    F · Arts
    Orchestra Senior High AB
    F · Arts
    Painting 1AB
    F · Arts
    Painting 2AB
    F · Arts
    Photography
    F · Arts
    Photography 1A B
    F · Arts
    Photography Production A B
    F · Arts
    Sculpture 1AB
    F · Arts
    Sculpture 2AB
    F · Arts
    Stage Design A B
    F · Arts
    Technical Theatre 1
    F · Arts
    Theatre Company SH
    F · Arts
    Theatre Design 1
    F · Arts
    Theatre Ensemble SH
    F · Arts
    Theatre Foundations
    F · Arts
    Theatre History and Production SH
    F · Arts
    Theatre Portfolio Senior High AB
    F · Arts
    Theatre Production SH
    F · Arts
    Theatre: Adv Design and Production SH
    F · Arts
    Theatre: Directing Senior High AB
    F · Arts
    Theatre: Performance and Media Senior High AB
    F · Arts
    Theatre: Physical Theatre SH A/B
    F · Arts
    Theatre: World Performance & Production SH
    F · Arts
    Video Production 1: Delivering the Message
    F · Arts
    Video Production 2: Refining the Message
    F · Arts
    Video Production 3: Independent Message
    F · Arts
    Video Production Portfolio
    F · Arts
    Video Production Theory and Practice
    F · Arts
    Vocal Ensemble AB
    F · Arts
    Advanced Speech
    G · Elective
    African American Studies
    G · Elective
    African-American History
    G · Elective
    AP Psychology
    G · Elective
    Computer Programming and Game Design
    G · Elective
    Creative Writing APEX
    G · Elective
    CTE - STAGE TECHNOLOGY 1: FOUNDATIONS AB
    G · Elective
    CTE Advanced Musical Theater AB
    G · Elective
    CTE Advanced Theatre AB
    G · Elective
    CTE Introduction Fashion, Apparel & Design AB
    G · Elective
    CTE Introduction to Performing Arts - Theater AB
    G · Elective
    DIGITAL PHOTO DESIGN
    G · Elective
    Economics
    G · Elective
    English Language Development 12 AB
    G · Elective
    Experimental Photography
    G · Elective
    Exploring Computer Science AB
    G · Elective
    H Economics
    G · Elective
    Health Education Senior High
    G · Elective
    Honors Technical Script Writing and Analysis
    G · Elective
    Honors Technical Script Writing and Analysis: Feature Film
    G · Elective
    Honors Technical Script Writing and Analysis: Television Series
    G · Elective
    Introduction to Ethnic Studies
    G · Elective
    Introductory ASB Leadership Senior High AB
    G · Elective
    Journalism 1AB
    G · Elective
    Peer Counseling
    G · Elective
    Senior High School Seminar
    G · Elective
    Yearbook Senior High 1AB
    G · Elective

    College pathways

    A-G completion

    73.1%

    198 of 271 graduates

    2024-25

    Graduation rate

    96.1%

    271 of 282 cohort students

    2024-25

    College-going within 12 months

    63.6%

    171 of 269 high school completers

    2022-23

    Where students enrolled

    2022-23 high school completers

    University of California
    25(14.6%)
    California State University
    44(25.7%)
    California Community Colleges
    74(43.3%)
    In-state private colleges
    6(3.5%)
    Out-of-state four-year colleges
    21(12.3%)
    Out-of-state two-year colleges
    1(0.6%)

    Percentages are shares of students from this school who enrolled in college within 12 months.

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