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About Us

Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts (CCAA) first opened its doors in 1990. Since that time, CCAA has earned a reputation for excellence in Arts-based education.

CCAA is an "arts-magnet" school offering a challenging and balanced curriculum in both the Arts and Academic subjects for students from Grade 7 to 12. In our caring, Catholic environment, artistically talented young people are given a unique opportunity to develop their creative and personal potential to the fullest while pursuing excellence in their academic studies in a vibrant and stimulating setting.

CCAA offers a holistic educational approach dedicated to providing opportunities for all students that empower them to reach their full potential and challenge them to be responsible stewards of their talents.

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Our Vision

CCAA graduates are creative critical thinkers, thoughtful and cultured leaders, equipped with artistic and academic excellence, empowered to positively impact the future.​

Our Mission

CCAA is a safe and accepting Christ-centered community where all are challenged to embrace the Gospel Values. At CCAA, our students are encouraged to develop their passion for the arts within a creative, collaborative and academic environment, and to use their God-given talents to be agents of change in the world.​

Arts banner with a photo of stundents singing in costume in a musical performance. CCAA is rooted in traditional and contemporary creative processes. The pursuit of excellence is achieved through a balanced program of skill, creative and critical thinking, performance and practical application. Academic banner with a photo of graduating students in their graduation robe and mortarboard. CCAA is committed to intellectual growth through inquiry and application of theoretical and practical knowledge with a local and global perspective. Faith banner with a photo of pastor giving wafer to a student. CCAA is rooted in the Gospel teachings of Jesus Christ and the Catholic faith and tradition. CCA is committed to fostering an environment of love, justice, community and service.Wellness banner with a photo of students in green spirit wear and paint. CCAA provides a holistic education which fosters spiritual, emotional, academic, artistic, physical and social growth and well-being