Notable alumni include Boyz II Men, Questlove and Black Thought of The Roots and Leslie Odom Jr. CAPA was founded in 1978 by John R.

[6] On Saturday, June 24, 2017, the stretch of Broad Street in front of the school was renamed Boyz II Men Boulevard.

[9] CAPA's longest serving faculty member, dance teacher LaDeva Davis, had been with the school since its founding in 1978.

CAPA's academic curriculum includes English, history, mathematics, science, Spanish, physical education and health.

The CAPA Dance Department instructs their students in different levels of Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, and Flamenco.

Students participate in these ensembles on a daily basis and are also instructed in such topics as music theory, composition and improvisation.

Concert Choir is the elite, select group of singers (sophomores to seniors), to get in students must keep up their grades, be competent and respectful in class, and sing out.

In addition, an Advanced Placement Theory class is required for seniors to teach them how to master the art of harmony.

A few of the choir's notable singing engagements: Communication technology or MDTV (stands for media, design & television)[18] is the most recent addition to the majors available at CAPA.

The major hosts multiple events throughout the year such as Fright Fest and CAPA's annual film festival.

Besides academic and art courses, CAPA offers many extracurricular activities, organizations, and sports teams to students.