1-833-933-4TFD There are 104 schools in the USA with the word perf in the name.
The word "perf" commonly appears in U.S. public school names as an abbreviation for "performing," usually referring to schools that have a focus on the performing arts. Historically, many American cities established specialized schools to nurture students' talents in music, theater, and dance, leading to names like "School for the Performing Arts" or "Performing Arts Academy." Over time, "perf" became a convenient shorthand used in both formal names and informal references. The prevalence of this term reflects broader educational trends that value creativity and artistic expression as essential components of a well-rounded curriculum. Regionally, you may find more schools with "perf" in their names in urban areas where there is a long tradition of investing in arts education. This naming convention underscores a commitment to fostering artistic skills alongside academic achievement in public education.
Alabama (3)
Dunbar Creative Performing Arts in Mobile, ALFloretta P Carson Visual and Performing Arts Academy in Mobile, AL
The Alberta School of Performing Arts in Tuscaloosa, AL
Arkansas (4)
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School in Hot Springs, ARVisual & Performing Arts Magnet in Jonesboro, AR
Westwind School for Performing Arts School in North Little Rock, AR
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School in West Memphis, AR
Arizona (5)
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Gilbert in Gilbert, AZLearning Foundation and Performing Arts Warner in Gilbert, AZ
Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy in Laveen, AZ
Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Alta Mesa in Mesa, AZ
New Horizon School for the Performing Arts in Mesa, AZ
California (25)
George Visual and Performing Arts Magnet and Middle in Adelanto, CANorthcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy in Arcata, CA
Broadacres Avenue Elementary Visual & Performing Arts Magnet in Carson, CA
Golden Hill School for Creative & Performing Arts in Fullerton, CA
Encore Junior/Senior High School for the Perf and Visual Arts in Hesperia, CA
Julia Lee Performing Arts Academy in Lake Elsinore, CA
Los Berros Visual and Performing Arts Academy in Lompoc, CA
Esteban Torres East La Performing Arts Magnet in Los Angeles, CA
Loyola Village Fine and Performing Arts Magnet in Los Angeles, CA
Macarthur Park Elementary School for the Visual and Perf Arts in Los Angeles, CA
Performing Arts Community at Diego Rivera Learning Complex in Los Angeles, CA
Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts in Los Angeles, CA
Rockdale Visual & Performing Arts Magnet in Los Angeles, CA
Thirty-Second Street Usc Performing Arts in Los Angeles, CA
Garvey/Allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy for STEM in Moreno Valley, CA
Pioneer Magnet School for the Visual and Performing Arts in Pioneer, CA
Creative Performing and Media Arts in San Diego, CA
South Shores/Csudh Visual and Performing Arts in San Pedro, CA
Visual and Performing Arts at Legacy High School Complex in South Gate, CA
Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy in Tuolumne, CA
Champs - Charter High School of Arts-Multimedia & Performing in Van Nuys, CA
Academy Performing Preschool in Victorville, CA
Irwin Academy of Performing Arts in Victorville, CA
Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts in Vista, CA
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts in Walnut Creek, CA
Colorado (2)
Performing Arts School on Broadway in Denver, COParker Performing Arts in Englewood, CO
Connecticut (3)
Kinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: High School Campu in Hartford, CTKinsella Magnet School of Performing Arts: Pre-K–8 Campus in Hartford, CT
New London Visual and Performing Arts Magnet Pathway in New London, CT
Florida (4)
Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy in Doral, FLPerformance Based Preparatory Academy in Fort Pierce, FL
Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy in Hialeah Gardens, FL
Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts in Ocala, FL
Georgia (3)
Martha Ellen Stilwell School for the Performing Arts in Jonesboro, GABerrien Academy Performance Learning Center in Nashville, GA
North Metro Academy of Performing Arts in Peachtree Corners, GA
Illinois (1)
Hampton Elementary Fine & Perf Arts School in Chicago, ILKansas (1)
Buckner Performing Arts Magnet Elementary in Wichita, KSKentucky (2)
Creative and Performing Arts in Crestwood, KYLincoln Elementary Performing Arts School in Louisville, KY
Louisiana (2)
Baton Rouge Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Baton Rouge, LAGreen Oaks Performing Arts Academy in Shreveport, LA
Massachusetts (1)
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School in South Hadley, MAMichigan (2)
John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy in Detroit, MIGreyhound Central Performance Academy in Eaton Rapids, MI
Minnesota (1)
St Paul Conservatory Performing Art in Saint Paul, MNMissouri (4)
Paseo Acad. of Performing Arts in Kansas City, MOAmes Visual/Perf. Arts in St Louis, MO
Central Visual/Perf. Arts High School in St Louis, MO
Shaw Visual/Perf. Arts Ctr in St Louis, MO
Mississippi (1)
George H. Oliver Visual/Performing Arts Magnet School in Clarksdale, MSNorth Carolina (3)
Performance Learning Center in Concord, NCDurham's Performance Learning Center in Durham, NC
Visual and Performing Arts School in Greensboro, NC
New Jersey (5)
Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts in Paterson, NJAcademy for Performing Arts in Rockaway, NJ
Academy for Performing Arts in Scotch Plains, NJ
Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts in Somers Point, NJ
Ocvts Grunin Performing Arts Academy in Toms River, NJ
New Mexico (1)
Public Academy for Performing Arts in Albuquerque, NMNevada (1)
Del Sol Academy of Performing Arts High School in Las Vegas, NVNew York (8)
School of Performing Arts in Bronx, NYPerforming Arts and Technology High School in Brooklyn, NY
Buffalo Academy for the Visual & Performing Arts in Buffalo, NY
Albert Shanker School for Visual and Performing Arts in Long Island City, NY
Professional Performing Arts High School in New York, NY
Urban Assembly School for the Performing Arts in New York, NY
Wadleigh Perf and Visual Arts in New York, NY
Enrico Fermi School for the Performing Arts in Yonkers, NY
Ohio (6)
Miller-South Visual Performing Arts in Akron, OHSchool for Creative and Performing Arts in Cincinnati, OH
Harvard Avenue Performance Academy in Cleveland, OH
Columbus Performance Academy in Columbus, OH
Performance Academy Eastland in Columbus, OH
Superior School for the Performing Arts in East Cleveland, OH
Pennsylvania (5)
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Cs in Midland, PACreative and Performing Arts in Philadelphia, PA
Kensington Creative & Performing Arts High School in Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia Performing Arts Cs in Philadelphia, PA
Chipperfield Elementary School in Stroudsburg, PA
South Carolina (1)
Brown's Ferry Elementary School for the Creative and Perform in Georgetown, SCTennessee (1)
Mt. Pleasant Middle Visual Perform. Arts School in Mt. Pleasant, TNTexas (7)
Copperfield Elementary School in Austin, TXCopperfield Elementary School in Converse, TX
Perfecto Mancha Elementary School in Eagle Pass, TX
Academy of Visual and Performing Arts in Fort Worth, TX
Kinder High School for Performing and Visual Arts in Houston, TX
Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts Acad in Houston, TX
Stafford Elementary Visual and Performing Arts School in San Antonio, TX
Utah (1)
Salt Lake School for the Performing Arts in Salt Lake City, UTWisconsin (1)
School for Arts and Performance in Wales, WI
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