The mission of DeKalb School of the Arts is to provide the highest quality education through academics and the arts.

Mission

The mission of the DeKalb School of the Arts is to provide the highest quality education possible through academics and the arts.

History

After touching the lives of over 1000 students for 14 years, as the DeKalb Center for Performing Arts (DCPA), the magnet program housed at Avondale High School was expanded to a stand-alone high school in 1999.

Current Location and Enrollement

DeKalb School of the Arts has moved to the Avondale High School Campus. The current enrollment is 298 students in grades 8-12. Due to current space constraints, a maximum of 300 may be served. The school hopes to undergo renovation or new construction in the near future.

Graduates

Each year graduating students are awarded numerous scholarships for their post-secondary education.
The graduates of DCPA and DSA have matriculated at prestigious universities such as:

A Comprehensive Education

DSA provides each student with a comprehensive education inclusive of special knowledge and experience in the arts and develops the discipline, appreciation and achievement necessary for student’s academic, professional and personal goals.
In addition to a full complement of academic subjects, students are offered drama, dance, vocal and instrumental music, visual arts, video technology, creative writing, multimedia and design & production. A large number of students participate in the gifted, advanced, and advanced placement programs of study.

Acceptance into this rigorous and demanding program

Students must have: