Paseo

Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts

7th thru 12th Grade

Dr. Keyona Powell, Principal
4747 Flora Ave.
Kansas City, Missouri 64110
Phone: 816-418-2275
7:20 am – 2:20 pm

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Encouraging a student’s creative side while preparing them for postsecondary studies.

Paseo Academy of Fine and Performing Arts is a prominent fine and performing arts academy in Kansas City. From dance to fashion design, graphic arts, instrumental and vocal music to theater and more, Paseo offers something for any creative students.

Paseo has an expert faculty with extensive backgrounds within their arts and are dedicated to providing students with outstanding educational opportunities. Through a wide variety of creative experiences, students are prepared to participate in local, regional and national performances along with exhibitions and art competitions.

Fostering successful students

Paseo students are locally and nationally celebrated in their arts. Students learn in a hands-on environment and go on to postsecondary studies having earned scholarships to colleges and universities across the country.

Academic excellence

Students are also challenged to excel academically. Rigorous academic programs, including advanced placement classes, are available for students to excel beyond their creative major.

Paseo’s Majors:

  • Broadcast Television
  • Creative Writing
  • Dance
  • Fashion & Costume Design
  • Instrumental Music
  • Theatre
  • Technical Theatre
  • Visual Arts
  • Vocal Music

Middle School (7-8) Admission Requirements: Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, 90% attendance rate or higher for a full academic year, no chronic discipline or behavior issues. Previously enrolled students do not need to re-enroll for high school as long as they maintain the below requirements.

High School (9-12) Admission Requirements: Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, 90% attendance rate or higher for a full academic year, no chronic discipline or behavior issues. Applicants must also pass an audition and complete an application for enrollment.