Striving toward academic excellence, the Coronado Unified School District serves about 3,100 students in kindergarten…More through grade 12. Its mission is "to graduate students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in higher education, careers, society, and life with the confidence not only to dream, but to determine their futures."  And with about 90 percent of its students going on to college, it seems they are achieving that goal.</p> <p>District schools include: Village Elementary School, Silver Strand Elementary School, Coronado Middle, Coronado High School and Palm Academy Continuation High School.</p> <p>The middle and high schools have comprehensive athletic programs. Other special programs include: preschool programs, adult education classes, Coronado School of the Arts (COSA), COSA Digital Media & Filmmaking Department, NJROTC, Coronado Academy for Special Education, Laptop Program (grades 6 -8), Advanced Placement (AP), Instrumental Music (grades K – 12) and Technology Resource teachers (grades K -12).</p> <p> </p>

The Coronado School of the Arts (CoSA) is a high school for the performing and creative arts. It's a "school within a…More school" located on the campus of Coronado High School. The program offers students with passion and talent an opportunity to hone their skills further through an intensive arts curriculum, which adds an extra two hours of classes to their daily academic schedule. The conservatory-style instruction includes: instrumental music, musical theater/drama, technical theater, classical and contemporary dance and visual art. CoSA also has a Digital Media and Filmmaking Department. In addition to their coursework, students perform in various concerts, productions and exhibitions throughout the year. As a result of its success, California has recognized CoSA as a demonstration site for the state.</p> <p>Admission is open to students throughout San Diego County, and admission is granted by application and/or recommendation only.</p>

Known for its rigorous academic standards, the local high school serves about 1,100 students in grades 9 – 12.…More CHS is fully accredited by the State of California and is a California Distinguished School, a National Blue Ribbon School and a New American High School. The school was founded in 1922, and its most recent set of renovations was completed in 2006. </p> <p>In 2009, CHS scored higher than any other comprehensive high school in the county, according to the state's Academic Performance Index (API).</p> <p>In addition, thanks to the support of the community and local nonprofits, the school runs a full athletic program, with state-of-the-art football, baseball, tennis and aquatic facilities. There is also a resident School of the Arts (CoSA) located on campus.</p>

San Diego's third largest theater, Lamb's Players Theatre has been producing plays and shows for almost 40 years. It…More is a nonprofit organization that offers artist-produced plays and boasts a company of more than 50 players. Providing an intimate environment, the theater is open to new work from a variety of artists, including playwrights, actors, directors and set designers.</p> <p>Lamb's Players Theatre is very involved in the community and has an education outreach program that puts on plays for schools.  Previous performances have included <i>The Light in the Piazza</i>, <i>The Secret Garden</i>, <i>Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat</i> and <i>Hello Dolly!</i></p>