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Welcome to Grand Center Arts Academy

Founded in 2010, Grand Center Arts Academy is a St. Louis public charter middle and high school located in the heart of St. Louis’ vibrant cultural arts district. We currently serve grades 6-12. Our mission is to serve students with a meaningful, well-rounded education that includes a strong emphasis in visual and performing arts and a deep commitment to academic excellence. We strongly believe in community engagement, multi-cultural understanding, service and good citizenship.

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News & Announcements

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GCAA Open House

Don’t miss GCAA’s Open House on Thursday, November 6, 5–7 p.m.! Explore our theater, music, art & dance pathways and meet our amazing teachers. Register today and see how GCAA inspires students in grades 6–12!

GCAA Head of School Kristy Houle, Sophomore Denim Browder, GCAA Principal Dr. Erin King, Confluence Academies CEO Dr. Candice Carter-Oliver

Grand Center Arts Academy Student Joins St. Louis Symphony's Historic Ribbon Cutting

GCAA Sophomore participates in ceremony marking $140 million renovation completion.

FOCUS AWARD Confluence Academies

The St. Louis American Features Confluence Academies Students Honored With FOCUS Award

Educators for Gun Safety (EGS), an initiative of Confluence Academies, recently received a FOCUS St. Louis 2025 What’s Right With the Region Award.

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Calendar of Events

21 Nov

Fall Play: The Skin of our Teeth

Friday

7 PM – 9 PM

22 Nov

Fall Play: The Skin of our Teeth

Saturday

7 PM – 9 PM

23 Nov

Fall Play: The Skin of our Teeth

Sunday

2 PM – 4 PM

25 Nov

Lip Sink Battle

Tuesday

2 PM – 3 PM

26 Nov

Thanksgiving Holiday-No Students

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Enrollment and Opportunities

We invite you to take a tour of our schools and visit with our enrollment team to learn more about all that Confluence has to offer.

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