High School for Recording Arts

Description: High School for Recording Arts (Charter School District #4039) was established in 1998 as a music-based alternative school for students in grades 9-12. HSRA uses music and the business of music as a foundation on which to build academic skills. Student time is spent in a seamless, project-based learning environment that merges traditional academics with instruction in critical areas of the music business, including development of production and performance skills in the recording studio. For many students, the music-based curriculum allows them to pursue a passion while mastering academic skills which with they may not have had success in a more traditional classroom. Learning plans are individualized, and each student's path toward graduation in unique.

Mission: The mission of HSRA is to provide youth the opportunity to achieve a high school diploma through the exploration and operation of the music business and other creative endeavors.

School Type: Urban Public charter school

Serving Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Number of Students: 200