NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS is a Title I public high school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in MIAMI, FL with about 496 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (NWSA) is a premier, dual-institution performing and visual arts conservatory located in the heart of downtown Miami. Established by the Florida Legislature in 1986, it operates through a unique partnership between Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Miami Dade College, and the University of Florida. This collaborative model allows students to receive a rigorous, conservatory-style training in dance, music, theater, and visual arts, while simultaneously earning their high school diplomas and collegiate degrees.

The school is widely recognized for its elite faculty, many of whom are active professionals in their respective artistic fields, and its highly competitive audition-based admissions process. Students at NWSA benefit from a pre-professional environment that emphasizes both artistic mastery and academic excellence, often leading graduates to top-tier conservatories, professional dance companies, orchestras, and galleries worldwide. With its central location and deep ties to Miami’s cultural scene, New World serves as a vital creative hub for nurturing the next generation of professional artists.

For more information, contact NEW WORLD SCHOOL OF THE ARTS at (305) 237-3135 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.