Calhoun Academy of the Arts

District: Anderson 5 ABC School Since 2006

1520 E. Calhoun Street, Anderson, SC

Community Composition

Grades: PK-5

Enrollment: 488

Teachers: 36

Student/Teacher Ratio: 18:1

Mission & Vision

To educate students who are college and career-ready and will positively contribute to an ever-changing world by utilizing successful teaching strategies that integrate the arts through various resources. To promote academic success and lifelong learning for all students through an arts infused education.

Arts Goals

Provide equitable access to a quality, comprehensive, and standards-based arts infused program that includes:

  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Music
  • Visual arts
  • Creative writing

Points of Pride

  • Certified ABC school site for 18 years
  • Annual school-wide Student Production
  • Full-time theatre and dance teachers
  • Partnership with ArtsNOW
  • 30 station Yamaha keyboard lab
  • On campus 800 seat capacity auditorium

Key Contacts

Brandi Roberts

Principal

brandiroberts@anderson5.net

Dana Craft

Manager

Danacraft@anderson5.net