Arizona School for the Arts

ASA inspires creative thinkers and leaders through providing an innovative concentration in college preparation informed by the performing arts.

Founded in 1995, Arizona School for the Arts (ASA) is a nonprofit, public charter school committed to equity and access where no prior arts experience is required and all students are welcome. ASA is an innovative model in education with a concentration on college preparation through immersion in the performing arts. The school serves more than 840 students in grades 5 through 12, providing each student with two hours of performing arts education every day in addition to a rigorous academic curriculum. Annually, ASA students participate in more than 60 performances on campus and at premier organizations statewide. The school has received multiple recognitions for academic and civic excellence and has a diverse population of students from over 100 zip codes across the Valley. ASA is located in downtown Phoenix and is a valued partner within the Greater Metro Phoenix area in the arts and culture community. For more information, please visit goasa.org