Boston Arts Academy

Principal: 
Dr. Linda Nathan
Principal: 
Carmen Torres

Location

174 Ipswich Street
Boston, MA 02215
United States

Special features:

  • A collaborative project of the Boston Public Schools and the Professional Arts Consortium: Berklee College of Music, Boston Architectural College, The Boston Conservatory, Emerson College, Massachusetts College of Art and Design, and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts
  • High-level training for students in dance, music, theater, or visual arts in the context of a college preparatory curriculum
  • Individualized attention for each student by our experienced, award winning staff
  • PSAT and SAT test prep classes
  • Success after graduation: 94% of graduates go to college
  • A full-inclusion high school, offering comprehensive services to deaf and hard of hearing students and students with special needs
  • Dual enrollment available in partner colleges
  • Summer arts scholarships available
  • Strong, supportive student community
  • Partnerships with other institutions such as the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Museum of Fine Arts, and others that provide resources and opportunities to our students
  • Special admission process, including an audition or presentation component
  • Application available online: www.bostonartsacademy.org.
School Details and Contact
Phone: 
617-635-6470
Fax: 
617-635-8854
Assignment Zone: 
Citywide
Grades: 
9-12
Level: 
High
School Type: 
Pilot
Additional Info
School Hours: 
M-Th, 7:55 a.m.- 3:55 p.m.; Fridays, 7:55 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Early Dismissal: 
1:40 p.m.
School Facility Environmental Report: 
BPS Report on Teaching & Learning (School Report Card): 
2011 School Climate Survey: