The New School for the Arts and Academics (NSAA) is a tuition-free public charter school specializing in visual, performing, and literary arts along with a college-preparatory academic curriculum.

We offer
*Highly-qualified, dedicated instructors
*Smaller class sizes: in the arts, average ratio is 18:1
*Arts instructors who are active as professional visual artists, performers, and writers
*A major program of study beginning sophomore year designed to focus students in their art form(s) and prepare them for post-secondary education
*Honors options in all courses, often customized to suit students’ areas of interest
*Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses
*An extensive arts curriculum including offerings in vocal and instrumental music, drawing and painting, theater, photography, creative writing, dance, ceramics, digital arts, and more…

We value
*the intellectual, artistic and emotional growth of each student
*the support and contributions of our families and community members
*the expression of individual personalities in a caring environment that fosters tolerance and understanding
*honesty, respect and compassion as foundations for our school community

We welcome
*interested students who are serious, curious, and willing to explore learning in both arts and academics.

Eyebrow raised? Chin stroked? Check out our Alumni Page to find out how NSAA has touched the lives of its students.

For an overview of what's happening at NSAA this month, check out the latest Dean's Letter