The Chicago Academy for the Arts

The Chicago Academy for the Arts is a nationally recognized independent high school for the performing and visual arts. Designated a National School of Distinction by the John F. Kennedy Center, it offers a unique co-curricular program combining rigorous, college-preparatory academic classes with professional-level arts training in dance, media arts, music, musical theatre, theatre, and visual arts. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the school prepares young artists for academic success, critical thought, and creative expression.