School of the Arts
 
SOTA45 Prince Street, 14607
Phone: (585) 242-7682
Principal: Brenda Pacheco-Rivera







  • Is located on the corner of Prince Street and University Avenue, within walking distance of the Memorial Art Gallery, Eastman Theatre, Writers & Books, Visual Studies Workshop, and other cultural organizations.

  • Has both a middle school program (grades 7-8) and a high school program (grades 9-12).

  • Requires students to carry a full academic course load as well as a fine arts sequence.

  • Offers a rich diversity of arts courses within seven major fine arts concentrations:

    • Vocal Music
    • Instrumental Music
    • Dance
    • Drama
    • Visual Arts
    • Theatre Technology
    • Creative Writing
  • Provides opportunities for students to participate in performances and exhibitions in their field of study.

  • Requires additional time commitments involving an extended day.

  • Demands achievement in the high school program in three areas: academics, arts, and humanistic concerns.

  • Offers students the opportunity to earn the Certificate of Employability, which is endorsed by employers throughout Rochester who consider it when making hiring decisions.

  • Averages 92% attendance.

  • Has more than 90% of its graduates go on to colleges and universities including Harvard, Smith, Cornell, Yale, University of Rochester, RIT, Potsdam, Brockport, and NYU.

 
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