Ramón C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts, Los Angeles CA

I am currently in this school, and everyone seems friendly. There have been no troubles. The critical reviews were exaggerated. There are many extracurricular activities and opportunities.

This school is built over the site where the Native American natives say the lizard people may live or have had once lived as referenced in the LA Times on January 29th, 1934.

This School! Is AMAZING! Am a Freshman
And am loving this school so much! It doesnt feel like school its a different feeling it feels like you known these People Since ages's Anyone so respectful and Kind to eatch other I recommend you To come to vapa its a Amazing Experience That you wont experience anywhere else.

This school is a waste. Most kids don't recieve a good education. Teachers hate the Principal. Kids hate the principal. They are sell outs to the colleges.

I am in 10th grade right now and I really want to move to this school. The school I attend is really bad. People are rude and I don't have any friends. I heard people are friendly here and I hope to make friends here. I heard that people are social as well. I've gone through so much already and I just feel like if I moved here, I'd make great friends. I don't want to be alone anymore. Also, I already turned in my resume so hopefully I'll get accepted. It's been a week and a half since I haven't heard back from them however. Please wish me luck!
Edit: I got accepted by the school! I hope to make friends, I look forward to it. ^^

I am a freshman at this school and I have to say this is one of the best schools ever.anyone who says that lachsa is better is lying because they are very competitive and that's just not a good environment to be in.at Grand Arts there's so many people who encourage you and who are so nice to you and there are just so many opportunities at the school. In the beginning of the this year at Grand Arts I entered a competition for theater and I was so encouraged by The upperclassmen Who helped me in my group and I made so mamy upperclasdmen friends I believe that I wouldn't have made at lachsa. Grand Arts is one of the best schools that anyone can go to also lachsa is not a good school competition wise no offense to whoever goes to lachsa. Also the production quality that our school brings to the community is way better than the production quality that lachsa brings to the community

Can a international student get admission here for 11th grade for performing arts course? And also what will be the tuition for 2 years?

Great school been here for 3 years convenient glad I came well I didnt know much on the process on getting into high school. In middle school all they gave me was a paper with the Belmont zone of choice thing and I chose this school. Great school no bullying wonderful days

Incredibly lucky to have our daughter at this school. The talent is thick, the leadership is solid, and the education is rich. If you are looking for a school that provides incredible artistic opportunities and excellent academics, then this is the place. This school is a stellar example of what public education can do when the arts are placed as a priority. Thank you LAUSD!

I am currently a 10th grader at this school. I recommend this school if you are a passionate person in regards to the arts. I have had an amazing experience at this school and I don't regret attending. There are a lot of positive aspects to this school but there are also some negative aspects of this school just to show that my comment isn't meant to be biased. I know a lot of you who are reading these reviews have heard that our school has a drug problem. Unfortunately it is slightly true however it isn't the school's fault. This drug problem is a result of the student's irresponsible usage of drugs. If you use common sense and you avoid using drugs then this problem shouldn't even affect you. I love this school's environment because it is filled with students who share the same passions that I do and everyone has such an open mind and it is so diverse that you get exposed to new ideas. I have a passion for theatre and I have personally benefited from this school when it comes to honing my passion. I love the teachers here and all the teachers I have had really did help me learn and grow as a person. For any 9th graders who will be attending this school, my advice to you is let yourself socialize with others. Everyone here is so social, it was so easy for me to make friends. I know it is a scary experience but believe me, you just have to talk to people and you will meet people who share the same interests. I hope many of you join us next year. This school will provide you with many unique special experiences that will define who you are and what you pursue. So far the school has done amazing music concerts, art shows, dance shows and theatrical performances that have really resonated with me. I understand that this school isn't for everyone but I think that almost everyone can benefit from attending. Currently the school is doing the musical, Once on this Island and people from all four academies are in it and I can't wait to see it. I hope many of you see all the good that this school has to offer just as I do.

I had a bit of a question.
For admissions, are the children supposed to actually send them through mail?
Also, when do the children find out if they've been accepted or not?

At first I really wanted to go, but after reading many reviews, I have mixed thoughts about this school. I've been reading about a lot of drug problems this school has and a waste of time, but then again, I see positive reviews such as students encouraging others to come and that they haven learned so much. If anyone that goes to this school see this, then please be honest and tell me what you think about this school. Is it a waste of time? Does it have huge drug problems? Do you learn many educational things from this school?

Unfortunately this school has teachers with favorites and for those who want to learn I believe LACHSA is better

Grand Arts has been the perfect school for our academically and artistically driven teenager. We are grateful to have her at Grand Arts!

No offense to Grand arts LACHSA is way better in my opinion i go there and i'm in the dance department it so great not to spread rumors but they say grand arts it the school people go to cause they didn't get in to LACHSA wish i could put zero stars but i cant so they get one no shade

Great school academic wise but full of drugs after finding my daughter on drugs her third week of school there. Even the school police warned me it was full of drugs and the sad thing is that the school didnt do anything about the situation. If your kids attend there or are going to, i suggest you have a drug test on your hands

Parents please make sure they go to class, many of the students are smoking marijuana EVERY MORNING behind of Burger King. Sometimes the police comes to take care because the neighbors call, the school should notify the parents when the student doesn't show up.

I might attend LACHSA, Grand Arts Academy, or Idyllwild Arts Academy. However, they all seem great and my mom and I will choose next year. In conclusion, I've heard many great things about this school. WE'LL SEE!: ]

I don’t go to this school but whenever I drive by I love the building, it’s amazing. I’m giving it 5 stars for the architecture!

The architecture is amazing, I can't believe it's part of LAUSD. Is there a swimming pool? Or am I hallucinating?