New School for the Arts

www.aznsa.com/

Charter School 203 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

New School for the Arts & Academics (NSAA) is a public charter school located in Tempe, Arizona, that offers an integrated educational environment for students in grades 6 through 12. Distinguished by its dual focus, the school balances a rigorous college-preparatory academic curriculum with intensive professional training in the arts. By providing a structure where students can pursue mastery in fields like visual arts, dance, theater, and music alongside their core academic subjects, the school aims to cultivate a community of creative thinkers and disciplined scholars.

The school’s mission emphasizes personal expression and intellectual growth within a supportive, inclusive atmosphere. Because of its location near Arizona State University, NSAA benefits from the vibrant cultural landscape of Tempe, often utilizing its surroundings to enhance student learning. With a commitment to maintaining smaller class sizes, the faculty is able to provide personalized mentorship, ensuring that students are well-prepared for post-secondary education, whether they choose to pursue a path in the fine arts or a traditional academic discipline.

203

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New School for the Arts
Demographic	Student Count
White	122
Hispanic	47
Black	8
Asian	3
Two or More	15
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
122 (60.1 %)
Hispanic
47 (23.2 %)
Two or More
15 (7.4 %)
Black
8 (3.9 %)
American Indian
7 (3.4 %)
Asian
3 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	New School For The Arts (4316)
Phone:	(480)252-5414
Website:	http://www.aznsa.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	203
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 49

Grade 10 52

Grade 11 60

Grade 12 42