
G-Star School of the Arts for Film, Animation and the Performing Arts
Part of Charter Schools USA, Secular, Founded 2004
Updated July 2026
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G-Star School of the Arts is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades 6-12, specializing in film, animation, and performing arts. It provides a college-preparatory education integrated with real-world, industry-standard arts training.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school is committed to guiding students to discover their path and purpose through a combination of rigorous academics and immersive arts training within a safe, accepting, and bully-free environment. It emphasizes a culture of kindness, empathetic leadership, and collaborative, team-driven learning. The school employs a staged, rather than age-based, approach to education, allowing advanced students to excel and high school students to mentor younger peers.
Programmes
The academic curriculum includes honors courses, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, and the Cambridge AICE program, both of which allow students to earn college credits. Middle school students in grades 6-8 can earn high school credits through advanced courses such as Algebra and Geometry. The arts curriculum offers tracks in film, animation, and theatre, taught by instructors with professional entertainment industry experience. The school is noted as the only IB World School with a specific emphasis on both film and theatre.
Outcomes
G-Star School of the Arts maintains a 97.3% graduation rate, with nearly 100% of graduates continuing on to college. The school has been recognized as a "High Performing Charter School" by the Florida Department of Education and has received rankings from U.S. News & World Report and the Washington Post. Students have the opportunity to earn the Bright Futures Scholarship through their participation in the IB and Cambridge AICE programs.
Student support
Learning support
The school provides support services for students through its ESE/504 and ESOL departments. Personalized instruction and academic support are facilitated by small class sizes. Additionally, the school offers after-school tutoring sessions to assist students with homework and academic progress. Guidance counselors are available to support students across all grade levels, from 6th through 12th grade.
Frequently asked questions(3)
- What curriculum does G-Star School of the Arts for Film, Animation and the Performing Arts offer?
- G-Star School of the Arts for Film, Animation and the Performing Arts offers IB Diploma and Cambridge A-Level.
- What accreditations does G-Star School of the Arts for Film, Animation and the Performing Arts hold?
- G-Star School of the Arts for Film, Animation and the Performing Arts holds accreditations including IB and Cognia.
- Where is G-Star School of the Arts for Film, Animation and the Performing Arts located?
- G-Star School of the Arts for Film, Animation and the Performing Arts is an international school in West Palm Beach, United States.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
G-Star School of the Arts is a tuition-free public charter school that accepts applications continuously throughout the school year. During the open enrollment period, if applications exceed available seats, a random lottery is conducted to determine admission. The school follows state-permitted enrollment preferences, including those for siblings, military families, and employees. Once an offer is made, families must complete a three-step online registration process via the SchoolMint Dashboard, which includes submitting documentation such as birth certificates, proof of residence, and immunization records.
Calendar
The school operates on a standard academic calendar with final exams typically scheduled in late May. The 2025-2026 open enrollment period begins in January 2025. The school provides a detailed schedule of board meetings and academic events, including specific block-scheduled exam times, through its online portal.
About the campus
The campus is located in West Palm Beach and features a 110,000-square-foot motion picture complex, which includes the sixth-largest soundstage in the world. This facility serves as a working film and animation studio, providing students with access to professional-grade equipment and technology. The school also maintains a media center and various classrooms designed to support both traditional academic instruction and hands-on arts training.
- Kim CollinsPrincipal
- Anita GuilhermeDean of Curriculum
- Blake CraneDean of Students
- Ryan JacobDean of Students
- Diana BonacciAdmissions Director
- Debra AugustESE/504 Coordinator
- Hilda SantiagoTesting Coordinator
IB Diploma
Cambridge A-Level
Cognia