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Experience the best of both worlds at DESA, the only public high school in DC that offers a dual curriculum! Combining rigorous college-preparatory academics with pre-professional arts training in Dance, Instrumental Music, Cinematic Arts & Media Production, Museum Studies, Technical, Design & Production, Theatre, Visual Arts, and Vocal Music ...
The Duke Ellington School of the Arts (established 1974) is a high school located at 35th Street and R Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C., and dedicated to arts education. One of the high schools of the District of Columbia Public School system, it is named for the American jazz bandleader and composer Duke Ellington, a native of Washington, D.C.
Our Arts Programs. Dance; Instrumental Music; Literary Media & Communications; Museum Studies; Technical Design & Production; Theatre; Visual Arts; Vocal Music
Duke Ellington School of the Arts is the sole D.C. public high school to offer a dual curriculum encompassing professional arts training and academic enrichment. DESA nurtures a passion for arts in talented students who might not otherwise have an opportunity to develop their artistic skills.
It support our four core areas including best practices, college and career pathways, elementary and middle school arts, and leadership. Members represent art leaders, schools, and organizations from around the world.
Ranked as one of DC Public Schools’ highest performing high schools, Ellington encourages its students to take advance placement course load that includes Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, US History, World History, Language and Literature and World Language, as well as Honors academic courses.
Duke Ellington School of the Arts is the sole D.C. public high school to offer a dual curriculum encompassing professional arts training and academic enrichment. DESA nurtures a passion for arts in talented students who might not otherwise have an opportunity to develop their artistic skills.
The Arts Department at Ellington provides a thorough, comprehensive training ground for young people who believe they will pursue an artistic career. Cultivating critical thinking, art making, self-discovery, and technical development—all are objectives of our arts curriculum.
Duke Ellington School of the Arts is ranked #1,337 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students...
Apr 5, 2024 · Duke Ellington School of the Arts is an above average, public, magnet school located in WASHINGTON, DC. It has 564 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 81 to 1. According to state test scores, 8% of students are at least proficient in math and 61% in reading.
