The Fine Arts Center

District: Greenville

102 Pine Knoll Drive, Greenville, SC

Community Composition

Grades: 9-12

Enrollment: N/A

Teachers: 26

Student/Teacher Ratio: N/A

Mission & Vision

The Fine Arts Center commits to the continual growth of our students by providing unique, unparalleled opportunities to:

  • Advance within their disciplines and across other disciplines to create progressive learning experiences
  • Practice their craft in contemporary facilities that meet or exceed industry standards
  • Extend themselves through challenging curriculum delivered by practicing artist-teachers who are experts in their field
  • Enhance their educational experience by engaging with nationally and internationally recognized visiting artists
  • Transform themselves into confident artists and compassionate citizens

Arts Goals

  • Professional Learning
  • Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment
  • Programming
  • Facilities
  • Community Impact

Points of Pride

  • South Carolina’s first public arts high school; tuition-free pre-professional education provided by a faculty of teaching artists.
  • FAC seniors annually receive over 10 million dollars in scholarship offers; we value teachability and tenacity over talent.
  • Named an Arts Schools Network Exemplary School
  • New summer arts program for students from title one schools, funded by a large grant from Greenville women’s giving
  • 3 students have earned perfect scored in AP studio arts and ap theory since 2021

Key Contact

Vee Popat

Director

vpopat@greenville.k12.sc.us