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Kamloops School of the Arts
About
Kamloops School of the Arts is a K–12 school located at 1390 9th Ave, Kamloops, BC V2C 3X6. The school highlights learning “through arts,” including showcasing intermediate performances and “bridging through arts” curricular activities.
At a Glance
School type: Public School (Kamloops-Thompson)
Education language: English
Religious affiliation: None / Secular
Grades: K-12
Phone: 250 374-3200
Email: blloyd@sd73.bc.ca
Principal: BLAIR LLOYD
Programs and Services
**Arts-focused learning ("Bridging Through Arts")** The school highlights arts-integrated learning through its “Bridging Through Arts” and related curricular activities, and showcases student performances. **School communication / attendance tools** KSA uses the School Messenger app as its primary tool for school communication and attendance management.
Enrollment
KSA provides an online application form and notes that after submitting an application, families will receive a confirmation email. For Kindergarten registration, families are directed to contact the office at 250-374-3200 with questions or visit the District “Register for School” page. The site also links to registering for the International Student Program.
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Kamloops School of the Arts Reviews
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Academic Learning of Kamloops School of the Arts
45.79
Academic Performance
Academic Performance Score
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades overall score: 46 - above the district public school average of 41, ahead by 5 points.
Literacy: 47
Numeracy: 45
Literacy and numeracy are closely matched.
69.47
Student Commitment to Learning
Student Commitment
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 69 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 19 points.
Students report stronger engagement, effort, and investment in learning than comparable schools, pointing to solid day-to-day learning habits.
74.27
Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 74 - well above the district public school average of 51, ahead by 23 points.
Students report stronger problem solving, analysis, and independent thinking than comparable schools, suggesting this is a relative strength.
75.44
College and Career Readiness
Readiness for Future
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 75 - well above the district public school average of 54, ahead by 22 points.
Students report stronger preparation for future learning, transitions, and career pathways than comparable schools, which points to a solid readiness profile.
Academic Scores by School Year
Clustered Academic Score Trends
School year trend view: All Grades (combined Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where available). In 2024-2025, literacy is 47, numeracy is 45, and overall is 46.
Compared with 2019-2020, the overall score was broadly stable.
In the latest year, literacy is the strongest of the three measures at 47, while numeracy is lowest at 45.
Across the available years, literacy declined by 3 points since 2019-2020, while numeracy improved by 2 points since 2019-2020.
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
Academic Performance Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024-2025, academic performance is 46, student commitment to learning is 69, critical thinking is 74, and college and career readiness is 75.
The strongest current area is College and Career Readiness at 75, while Academic Performance is lowest at 46.
Student Commitment to Learning shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 13 points since 2019-2020.
Additional Information
Data is regularly updated to reflect the latest available academic scores and assessments from official school records.
Character and Wellbeing
76.43
Artistic and Creative Traits
Artistic and Creative Traits
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the district public school average of 57, ahead by 20 points.
Students report stronger creativity, imagination, and artistic thinking than comparable schools, which makes this a relative strength.
71.77
Civic Engagement
Civic Engagement
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 72 - above the district public school average of 69, ahead by 3 points.
Students report stronger participation in school and community life than comparable schools, suggesting a healthy sense of involvement and contribution.
67.91
Health
Health
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 68 - above the district public school average of 66, ahead by 2 points.
Students report stronger physical and emotional well-being than comparable schools, which points to a healthier overall student experience.
78.98
Work Ethic
Work Ethic
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - well above the district public school average of 74, ahead by 5 points.
Students report stronger effort, persistence, and responsibility than comparable schools, suggesting productive day-to-day learning habits.
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
Character and Wellbeing Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Civic Engagement is 72, Health is 68, and Work Ethic is 79.
The strongest current area is Work Ethic at 79, while Health is lowest at 68.
Artistic and Creative Traits shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 19 points since 2019/2020.
Resources
75.76
Community Support
Community Support
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 76 - well above the district public school average of 65, ahead by 11 points.
Parents and the wider community appear to provide stronger support for student learning than in comparable schools, making this a relative strength.
81.82
Facilities and Personnel
Facilities and Personnel
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 82 - well above the district public school average of 67, ahead by 15 points.
Staffing, spaces, and school infrastructure are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting a stronger resource base.
57.62
Learning Resources
Learning Resources
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 58 - above the district public school average of 55, ahead by 3 points.
Instructional resources are rated more positively than in comparable schools, suggesting students and families see stronger learning supports in place.
Resources Score Change Over Years
Resources Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Community Support is 76, Facilities and Personnel is 82, and Learning Resources is 58.
The strongest current area is Facilities and Personnel at 82, while Learning Resources is lowest at 58.
Facilities and Personnel shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 14 points since 2019/2020.
School Culture
65.24
Academic Orientation
Academic Orientation
Showing latest available year: 2020-2021. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 65 - well above the district public school average of 60, ahead by 6 points.
Students report a stronger academic orientation than in comparable schools, suggesting learning goals and achievement are more strongly valued.
78.83
Relationships
Relationships
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 79 - in line with the district public school average of 78, within 1 point.
Students report relationships among peers, staff, and the school community at levels broadly similar to comparable schools.
62.35
Safety
Safety
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 62 - below the district public school average of 65, trailing by 3 points.
Students report a weaker sense of physical and emotional safety than in comparable schools, making this an area that deserves close attention.
School Culture Score Change Over Years
School Culture Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Relationships is 79 and Safety is 62.
The strongest current area is Relationships at 79, while Safety is lowest at 62.
Academic Orientation shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 30 points since 2019/2020.
Teachers and Teaching Environment
60.98
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers
School year: 2024-2025. Scores out of 100.
All Grades score: 61 - below the district public school average of 63, trailing by 2 points.
Teachers are rated less positively for instructional quality, knowledge, and professional practice than in comparable schools, suggesting room to strengthen this area.
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
Teachers and Teaching Environment Score Change Over Years
All Grades trend view combines Grade 4 and Grade 7 averages where both are available. In 2024/2025, Knowledge and Skills of Teachers is 61.
Knowledge and Skills of Teachers shows the largest shift across the available period, declined by 29 points since 2019/2020.