Fine Arts Academy
Atascadero, CA 93422-4204
Phone: (805) 460-2500
Fax: (805) 460-2522
District: Atascadero Unified
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 4-8 • 238 students
Fine Arts Academy, located in Atascadero, California, is a public school that serves grades 4-8 in the Atascadero Unified district. It is among the few public schools in California to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.
Fine Arts Academy is a public school located in Atascadero, CA. 238 students attend Fine Arts Academy.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 8/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) data from California Department of Education, and using 2025 California Science Test data from California Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 6/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from California Department of Education. |
Posted: May 1, 2017
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Posted: May 1, 2017
This is the best school!! My daughter was struggling in school, than she got in at AFAA and to see the change in her has been amazing!! Not only is she passing but excelling in choir, dance and her school work!! Thank you so much!
Posted: May 1, 2017
Posted: October 7, 2010
Having tried both, we think FAA compares favorably to the private school options in this area, especially when it comes to "the basics of reading, writing and arithmetic". If you look at state STAR tests, you'll see FAA does quite well in the area compared to the local public schools, too. I've worked in education (at the university level) and the private sector for many years. I would say that the teachers at FAA are some of the most dedicated, hardworking individuals I've ever encountered. And the chief staff support person (Evie) is perhaps the best administrative assistant I've ever encountered, anywhere. All CA schools I've seen have behavioral issues (parents). FAA teachers do as well as any. My only complaint about the school is that the PTSA has (-some great folks and-) a couple hysterical individuals on it, who should probably be teaching drama.
Posted: August 24, 2010
HAving served on the PTSA, I can honestly say that the teachers at this school are incredibly lazy, disconnected and on auto-pilot. The entire lot should be replaced and start over. The concept of the school is good, but between the complacency of the staff, and the severe cuts in education funding, it's a poor excuse for an edicational facility. The basics of reading, writing and arithmatic are given short shrift. Do not send your child to this schol if he or she needs additional help in any way. LAstly, it seems that there are many students who end up here as a last resort. Lots of behavioral issues and kids that need additional supervision. However, the stupid school board has cut the Principal here to two days a week (even though it is essentially a middle school). In total, great concept school, dismal execution of concept!
Posted: May 24, 2010
Every child have different learning capabilities. My older son really love this school. As a parent, I have no regret to send my son in this school. Teachers, students are amazing, their academic programs are superb. Love it...
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arbor Ridge Apartments | Apartment Complex | Santa Maria | CA | 40.8 mi | |
| 2 | Santa Maria | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Santa Maria | CA | 40.9 mi | |
| 3 | Orcutt | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Orcutt | CA | 45.2 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paso Robles | Paso Robles | CA | 9.6 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fort Hunter Liggett | 46.1 mi. |
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