WHO WE ARE
California School of the Arts – San Gabriel Valley (CSArts-SGV) is a donation-dependent public charter school that provides a comprehensive academic and arts conservatory program to students in grades 6-12. Established in 2017, CSArts-SGV has already been recognized as the #4 Best High School for the Arts in America and the #1 Best Charter High School in California by Niche. In just seven short years, the school has impacted thousands of future artists, creative thinkers, leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs.
CORE VALUES
• Student growth and education come first
• Commitment to excellence, innovation, professionalism, and integrity
• Foster a nurturing environment of creativity, respect, and collaboration
• Commitment to life-long artistic and scholarly development
ACADEMICS
• 20 AP classes
• 4 dual-enrollment academic classes with Citrus College
• Small student-teacher class ratios with fully credentialed academic faculty
• Unique science opportunities, including a Career Technical Education (CTE) Computer Science pathway and an Esports program
• AVID College Preparatory Program
• Pathway to Black Belt in Taekwondo
PRE-PROFESSIONAL ARTS EDUCATION
• 8+ hours of pre-professional arts instruction per week
• 11 arts conservatories:
Acting
Ballet & Contemporary Dance
Commercial Dance
Creative Writing
Instrumental Music
Integrated Arts
Musical Theatre
Popular Music
• 48 dual-enrollment arts classes with Citrus College
AWARDS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• #1 Best Charter High School in California (Niche, 2024)
• #4 Best High School for the Arts in America (Niche, 2024)
Production & Design
Vocal Arts
• 40 acclaimed artists participated in Master Artist Series workshops
• #4 Most Diverse Public High School in LA County (Niche, 2024)
• Voted “Best Charter School” in the San Gabriel Valley (Pasadena Star-News, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, and Whittier Daily News, 2024)
• Exceptional Charter School in Special Education (NASET, 2020-2023)
• California Exemplary Arts Education Award (California Department of Education, 2021)
OUR COMMUNITY IMPACT
We cannot do what we do at CSArts-SGV without the support of the generous families, foundations, and corporations who invest in the school. The CSArts-SGV experience has impacted thousands of students – equipping generations of artist-scholars for higher education and the 21st century workforce. The impact of an arts education cannot be overstated, as evidenced by the outstanding accomplishments of countless CSArts-SGV students and alumni in both academic and artistic fields; however, the CSArts-SGV impact stretches far beyond our talented student artists and into the Duarte and greater Southern California communities.
Since 2017, CSArts-SGV has:
• Provided free arts activities to more than 10,000 individuals in Duarte and the greater San Gabriel Valley area through the Gluck Community Service Arts Fellowship Program
• Served approximately 2,500 Duarte Unified School District (DUSD) K-8 students annually by offering no-cost dance education classes
• Provided no-cost, after-school music education classes to more than 300 DUSD K-6 students, in partnership with the Dragon Kim Foundation
• Provided 486 Duarte-resident students with an arts and academic education
• Served over 500 students through CSArts Academy, which offers extracurricular arts classes to children in the community each summer
• Participated in notable events within the Duarte community, including the Holiday Tree Lighting Festival, Farmer’s Market, Independence Day Celebration, Route 66 Parade, and many others
Each year, CSArts-SGV:
Provides at least $150,000 in financial scholarships to students in need, ensuring they have access to the complete CSArts-SGV experience
Brings more than 200 middle school students into DUSD through inter-district transfers
Supports more than 80 student-run community service and affinity clubs
Welcomes approximately 350 students who commute through the Metro Gold Line
Serves as a member of the Duarte Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club of Duarte, and Kiwanis International Encourages students and their families from more than 100 cities across four counties to dine and shop locally in the Duarte community
• Creates local jobs, residential opportunities, and business patronage from the school’s more than 250 employees
• Produces a free Fall Festival for CSArts-SGV families and the local community
CSARTS-SGV FAMILIES
Los Angeles County
San Bernardino County
Orange County
Riverside County
1,219 STUDENTS FROM MORE THAN 100 CITIES ACROSS 4 COUNTIES
200 STUDENTS LIVING BELOW THE NATIONAL POVERTY LEVEL
40% OF STUDENTS IN NEED OF FINANCIAL AID
STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS
MORE THAN 800 SETS OF PARENTS WORKING IN INDUSTRIES SUCH AS ENTERTAINMENT, TECHNOLOGY, FINANCE, HEALTHCARE, REAL ESTATE, RETAIL, AND EDUCATION
$130,133*
*Data based on the top ten cities in which CSArts-SGV families reside throughout Southern California
OPPORTUNITIES FOR CORPORATE SUPPORT
The following represent opportunities to inspire, impact, and invest in the next generation of artist-scholars. We also offer customized promotional packages tailored to each sponsor’s goals; benefits available upon request.
BECOME A SEASON SPONSOR (Minimum contribution of $5,000)
• Your business will be prominently featured throughout the entire CSArts-SGV season, offering you the greatest level of exposure and recognition to the school and local community
• Benefits include recognition in school newsletters (up to 4,600 constituents), on the website, on social media, and at signature performances and special events such as Gala, Season Finale, All-School Musical, Fall Festival, and Preview Days
BECOME A SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR (Minimum contribution of $1,000)
• Your business will be featured at a CSArts-SGV performance of your choosing
• Benefits include recognition from the stage, complimentary tickets to the performance, and logo recognition in the show flyer and program
BUILD YOUR BRAND
• Let CSArts-SGV help you build brand visibility through the purchase of a banner to be placed in high-traffic locations surrounding the campus
• All proceeds support the complete CSArts-SGV experience for our talented students
CREATE ENRICHING OPPORTUNITIES
• Your donation will provide additional support for academic and arts conservatory needs beyond the annual budget
• Help fund special equipment, supplies, performances, field trips, and arts enrichment opportunities for our talented students
HELP STUDENTS IN NEED
• Your donation will support economically disadvantaged CSArts-SGV students by funding the arts conservatory portion of their school day
• Provide students with access to the complete CSArts-SGV experience, including yearbooks, technology, and school supplies
PROVIDE GUEST ARTIST EXPERIENCES
• Your donation will help bring high-profile visiting artists to campus, who create meaningful and often life-changing experiences for our student artists
• Master artists share their gifts, career stories, and expertise with students through residencies, master classes, lectures, and performances
ELEVATE AN ARTS CONSERVATORY
• Your donation will support a specific conservatory, which all provide unique pre-professional training and experiences that align well with a wide variety of businesses
• Make a difference through cash contributions or in-kind donations, such as art supplies, specialized equipment and technology, etc.
All corporate support directly impacts the transformational education and creative opportunities provided for our students.
Current CSArts-SGV Families: Please note that corporate donations to the CSArts-SGV Foundation cannot be allocated toward your child’s Conservatory Funding Agreement (CFA). All CSArts-SGV families are encouraged to pledge the requested amount toward their child’s CFA prior to supporting other initiatives.
BECOME A CORPORATE SPONSOR
As a CSArts-SGV Corporate Sponsor, your business will be associated with a school that has been recognized as the best charter high school in California for its innovation and excellence in both arts and academic education. Your gift will make an immediate impact on our students, on our campus, and in our classrooms, supporting transformative programs at CSArts-SGV.
Past & Current Corporate Supporters of CSArts-SGV
2023-2024 HIGHLIGHTS
The following stories represent a few examples of the impact your support continues to have on our students.
Zaire Franklin
Instrumental Music Conservatory, 2025
Has written, recorded, and released multiple albums under his performing name, Zaire King
Janae Holster
Commercial Dance Conservatory, 2021
Featured as a dancer in Disney’s Descendants: The Rise of Red
Sam Morelos
Musical Theatre Conservatory, 2023
Lead cast member on Netflix’s That ’90s Show
Dakota Robledo
Production & Design Conservatory, 2022
Touring Lighting Director with Big Daddy Wave, Future Shine, and Ben Fuller
Adam Uriarte
Vocal Arts Conservatory, 2026
Cast as Figaro in LA Opera’s 2024 Opera Camp production of Figaro’s American Adventure
To learn more about the opportunities presented in this brochure or to give today, please visit sgv.csarts.net/Give.
Please contact Amanda Warner, Director of Development, at amanda.warner@sgv.csarts.net or 657.321.4000 ext 60020 to discuss how your business can support tomorrow’s creative workforce!
