Duke Ellington School of the Arts Projects

Arts program - the Arts department provides a thorough and comprehensive training platform for young people who believe they will pursue an artistic career. Cultivating critical thinking, art making, self-discovery, and technical development are all objectives of the School's Arts curriculum. the nurturing environment at the School promotes students' mastery of their unique creative processes; creates opportunities to collaborate across disciplines; and provides the tools and foundation necessary for the students to shape their own careers. Whether they decide to pursue college degrees or go directly for professional Arts opportunities, the School's students grow through intensive training and numerous opportunities to exhibit their artwork as well as to perform, publish, and document their experiences.

Student services program - the School provides support services to its students and their families, including tutoring, counseling, career coaching, and other support services throughout the year.

Academics program - ranked as one of d.c. public schools' highest performing high schools, the School provides an academic environment that enables students to focus their efforts on striving to achieve academic success. As a result, 98% of the students graduate on time, and many of them are accepted into colleges annually.