Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts

Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts, a Signature School of Kansas City Public Schools in Kansas City, Missouri, provides a full range of comprehensive arts and academic programs. Paseo offers a Performing Arts major designed to train aspiring artists in the fields of Visual and Graphic Arts; Fashion and Costume Design; Broadcasting and Video Production; Instrumental and Vocal music, Theater/Drama, and Technical Theater. The school is fortunate to have a talented and experienced team of dedicated teachers committed to excellence in education and creative experiences. Locally and nationally respected writers, artists, actors, musicians, and dancers contribute additional instruction with many serving as artists-in-residence, lecturers, and master teachers. Also, Paseo's unique facilities and partnerships provide students with a broad range of artistic exposure and learning opportunities. Paseo's students perform locally, regionally, and nationally, and participate in formal exhibitions and arts competitions. Paseo offers an exceptional arts education and a rigorous academic curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary education. Each year, thousands of dollars are distributed to graduating seniors in the form of scholarships, internships, and job shadowing programs. Many graduates also receive adjunct degrees to prepare them for the workforce.

Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts is described positively by students and parents, with some notes on the school quality, staff dedication, and community theater. The school is recommended for students by past attendee, promising valuable arts experiences and academic support. Many students have come to the school with good experiences in mind. The food is praised and students are adjusting well, making the environment pleasurable. Other students and alumni also view this institution positively, with many of them continuing their education by coming back. This school has good teachers and students who are respectful. and enjoy working with. Its shows are amazing. One student’s experience refers to it.