ACHIEVEMENTS

SUCCESS IN THE MAKING

The performing arts play an important role in developing academic success. As one of Arizona’s first Charter Schools, ASA has received many honors and recognitions for excellence in both academic and arts education. Here are a few noted school accolades:

Best High Schools for the Arts in Arizona, Niche (2023)

**Best High Schools in America, U.S. News & World Report (2022)**

Top STEM High School in the US, Newsweek – 2020: Ranked #1,869 out of 5,000 (Total)

Accreditations:

AdvancED accredited
Association of College Admissions Counselors Association, Rocky Mountain Region and National Member

Report Card: Arizona School Report Cards – Arizona School for the Arts

Other School Awards & Recognition:

Virginia E Cárdenas Arts Advocate Award, Xico Cultura y Artes (2019)
National Arts Schools Network Exemplary School (2017-2019)
AZ Civic Engagement School of Excellence (2012 – Present)
Governor’s Arts Award for Education (2012)
GRAMMY Signature Schools – Enterprise Award (2011)
National Blue Ribbon School, U.S. Department of Education (2005)
Spotlight on School Success, Arizona Department of Education (2005)
Model Dissemination School: A Professional Learning Community at Work (2005)