Building artists to engage in a practicum of pre-professional arts training balanced with rigorous academics.
The Academy of the Arts is committed to providing a high-level arts curriculum while engaging students in a rigorous academic education. It is our belief that creativity and the quest for innovation will foster individuality, allowing the holistic development of each artist.
Academy of the Arts provides students with rigorous curriculum in all academic content areas while preparing them for success in the arts beyond high school.
Our programming is developed to provide students with exceptional academics while maintaining the importance of the arts in a well-rounded education.
Access to our educational programming to any students that possess the skills to attend our program regardless of their background.
Scholarships to a significant percentage of the student body based on financial need.
Inclusivity to students and faculty from all backgrounds.
Diversity in our student population, focusing on a wide geographical radius outside of the Naperville area.
Academy of the Arts employs staff and admits students of any race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, gender, religion, and sexual orientation to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It doesn’t discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin, gender, religion, and sexual orientation in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.
Designing a multitude of opportunities for students to create and explore
Supporting students to discover their fullest potential
Developing independence and being responsible to giving back to the artistic community
Educating to recognize and acknowledge barriers that prevent learning for all while striving to provide just treatment and opportunity for each of our unique artists
Teaching students the art of discovery with unique techniques, opportunities, and experiences
Providing students opportunities to actively and conscientiously engage in the artistic community